“90天90个协议”的豪言破灭！特朗普政府转而寻求“零散”贸易协议！

Core Points - The Trump administration is shifting from ambitious comprehensive trade agreements to narrower, phased agreements to avoid the reimplementation of tariffs by July 9 [1][2] - The government aims to reach "principled agreements" on a few trade disputes, allowing countries that agree to avoid harsher tariffs while maintaining existing 10% tariffs during ongoing negotiations [1][3] - The dual-track strategy of threatening new tariffs while remaining open to agreements highlights the complexities of negotiations with the Trump administration [2][3] Trade Negotiations - The U.S. is currently negotiating with key countries to finalize limited agreements before the July 9 deadline, which Trump has indicated will see the reimposition of tariffs if no agreements are reached [1][3] - The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated national security investigations under Section 232 for various goods, including copper, lumber, and aerospace components, which adds uncertainty to ongoing trade discussions [2][3] - Countries involved in serious trade negotiations with the U.S. are seeking exemptions from existing tariffs, including a 25% tariff on automobiles and a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum [2] Legal and Regulatory Context - Recent court rulings have declared Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs as illegal, injecting further uncertainty into trade negotiations [4] - The administration has appealed these rulings, but the outcome may affect the dynamics of ongoing and future trade discussions [4]