8月“大限”前缅甸争取特朗普猛砍关税，提议对美或可零关税

Core Viewpoint - Myanmar is negotiating with the U.S. to reduce high tariffs imposed by President Trump, proposing to lower its own tariffs on U.S. goods in exchange for a significant reduction in U.S. tariffs on Myanmar's exports [1][5]. Group 1: Tariff Negotiations - Myanmar's military government has proposed a tariff range of 0% to 10% on exports to the U.S., while requesting that the U.S. reduce its tariffs from 40% to between 10% and 20% [1]. - This is the first public proposal from Myanmar since Trump announced new tariffs, indicating a proactive approach to mitigate the impact of the tariffs [1][5]. - Trump's letter to leaders of 14 countries, including Myanmar, indicated that new tariffs would take effect on August 1, with rates ranging from 25% to 40% [1][2]. Group 2: Current Tariff Levels - Myanmar's tariff level has been reduced from 44% to 40%, which remains the highest among the countries mentioned in Trump's initial tariff announcement [2]. - The new tariffs are independent of industry-specific tariffs, and any attempts to circumvent them through third-party countries will incur higher tariffs [2][3]. Group 3: Potential Adjustments and Negotiation Dynamics - Trump has indicated that if countries open their markets to the U.S. and eliminate trade barriers, there may be room for adjusting the proposed tariffs [4]. - The extension of the tariff implementation deadline from July 9 to August 1 provides additional time for negotiations, potentially allowing for a more favorable outcome for involved countries [4]. Group 4: Industry Impact - The garment and textile sectors in Myanmar may face significant challenges due to the new tariffs, although the actual impact might be less severe than anticipated due to the low volume of U.S. orders [5][6]. - Analysts suggest that the current tariff adjustments may be a strategy to encourage negotiations, particularly with smaller Southeast Asian nations like Myanmar [7].