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最后24小时美国改主意,除了中方这个特例外,14国需缴纳巨额关税
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-08 09:33

Group 1 - The U.S. government, led by President Trump, unexpectedly extended the deadline for "reciprocal tariffs" to August 1, indicating a shift in trade policy just hours before the original deadline [3][5] - The U.S. trade deficit surged by 18% year-on-year in Q1 2025, with over 35% attributed to trade with China, highlighting a structural imbalance in the U.S. economy [5] - The potential for significant economic backlash from tariff increases is evident, as major retailers like Walmart and Home Depot warned of price hikes of 15%-20%, which could severely impact low- and middle-income families [10] Group 2 - China's strategic advantage in rare earth resources is significant, with the U.S. relying on China for 83.7% of its rare earth imports, and up to 97% for heavy rare earths [12][15] - The U.S. semiconductor industry faces a 20% capacity shortfall if tariffs are imposed on Malaysia, which supplies 40% of advanced packaging materials globally [7] - The trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have seen China leverage its resource control to negotiate favorable terms, such as linking rare earth exports to the lifting of U.S. technology restrictions [17][18] Group 3 - The U.S. tariff policy is reshaping global trade dynamics, prompting retaliatory measures from other countries, including a 25% retaliatory tariff from the EU on U.S. agricultural products [19] - Emerging market countries are increasingly seeking to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, with initiatives like the BRICS currency settlement mechanism and ASEAN's digital trade negotiations [21][23] - China's investments in ASEAN countries increased by 37% in the first half of 2025, focusing on critical sectors like semiconductors and renewable energy, thereby enhancing its strategic positioning against U.S. tariffs [25]