Group 1 - Trump's approval rating has dropped to a historic low, and the U.S. economy contracted by 0.5% in Q1 2025, while the Federal Reserve has refrained from cutting interest rates [2] - The U.S. national debt has reached approximately $37 trillion, with annual interest payments amounting to several trillion dollars, raising concerns about a potential debt crisis [2] - The U.S. trade deficit surged to $918.4 billion by mid-2024, prompting the Trump administration to propose a 10% tariff on all imported goods, which is expected to generate over $400 billion in additional revenue [2][4] Group 2 - The trade war with China exemplifies the Trump administration's unilateral trade strategy, which has led to significant international backlash, even from close allies like Japan [4][6] - Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars, setting a deadline for negotiations, which could lead to retaliatory measures from other countries and further trade barriers [6] - The geopolitical landscape is increasingly tense, with Trump's planned visit to China alongside U.S. CEOs, aiming to secure large orders while maintaining a strategy to contain China [8][10] Group 3 - The Trump administration facilitated a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, likely to gain access to mineral resources to counter China's dominance in the resource sector [10] - Efforts to pressure China include leveraging tariff exemptions to rally allies like Japan, South Korea, and Canada, although these actions have faced strong pushback from China [10] - The complexities of U.S.-China relations are impacting global economic and political dynamics, with challenges in improving bilateral ties and the U.S. desire for China to increase its holdings of U.S. debt [10]
37万亿国债要崩?特朗普突然向中国示好,中方回应十分不简单
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-30 22:44