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美国关税年收3270亿美元,大摩:无论谁买单,经济增长均承压

Core Insights - Recent data on U.S. tariff revenue has garnered significant attention, with annualized tariff revenue reaching an astonishing $327 billion, accounting for 1.1% of GDP [1] - Morgan Stanley's report indicates that regardless of whether the tax burden falls on producers or consumers, it will inevitably have a negative impact on economic growth [1] Tariff Revenue Trends - As of June 26, the U.S. customs net revenue reached $27.3 billion, reflecting a rapid increase in tariff revenue [1] - Tariff revenue has shown a clear upward trend, rising from $15.6 billion in April to $22.2 billion in May, and then to $27.3 billion in June [1] - The annualized tariff revenue of $327 billion is equivalent to 65% of the projected corporate income tax for 2024 and 32% of non-withheld personal income tax, indicating a substantial economic burden on individuals and businesses [1] Impact on Corporate Profitability - If companies fully absorb the tariff costs, the profit margin for U.S. non-financial companies is projected to decline from 13.8% to 11.7%, which is below the 15-year average of 12.2% [2] - Even if companies pass some or all of the tariff costs onto consumers, the negative impact on profitability cannot be entirely mitigated [2] Economic Growth Concerns - The tariffs pose a threat to overall economic growth, with Morgan Stanley emphasizing that the substantial tax revenue will not contribute positively to economic expansion [4] - Other economic indicators, such as a mere 1.7% year-on-year growth in air passenger volume as of May, suggest a slowdown in consumer activity, further intensifying economic downward pressure [4] Investment Recommendations - Given the increased economic downside risks, Morgan Stanley maintains its investment advice, suggesting a bullish stance on U.S. Treasury bonds due to potential further declines in interest rates [5] - The firm also recommends a bearish outlook on the U.S. dollar, anticipating a shift towards accommodative monetary policy from the Federal Reserve [5] - Investors are advised to monitor market movements around July 9 and consider increasing long positions in U.S. Treasuries, capitalizing on the rise in yields due to tariff news [5]