贝斯特威胁：如果不达成协议，8月1日将恢复更高关税

Group 1 - The Trump administration is set to send tariff notification letters to approximately 100 countries, with a deadline for agreements by August 1, after a 90-day tariff suspension period ends on July 9 [1][3] - The tariffs will primarily target smaller countries with which the U.S. has limited trade relations, many of which already have a baseline tariff rate of 10% [3] - The administration is focusing on 18 key trading partners that account for 95% of the U.S. trade deficit, indicating a strategy of "maximum pressure" on these nations to negotiate [3][4] Group 2 - The proposed tariffs could reach as high as 60% or 70% for certain countries, with the first batch of tariff letters already signed by Trump for 12 nations [4] - Despite ongoing negotiations, only three framework agreements have been announced with the UK, China, and Vietnam, with the details remaining sparse [4] - The agreement with Vietnam sets a minimum tariff of 20% on its goods, which is double the rate during the suspension period, raising concerns about the effectiveness of such agreements in reducing tariffs [4][5] Group 3 - Economic analysts warn that the trade war, particularly with China, may lead to increased costs for American consumers, with some retailers planning to raise prices despite opposition from the Trump administration [5] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) showed a slight increase in wholesale inflation, rising by 0.1% in May, which could be attributed to rising commodity costs [5] - Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers criticized the administration's dismissal of the economic impacts of tariffs, suggesting they could lead to higher inflation and reduced competitiveness for U.S. manufacturers [5]