Core Viewpoint - The trade war initiated by the Trump administration has resulted in only three countries—UK, Vietnam, and Cambodia—signing preliminary agreements with the US, leading to a postponement of the "reciprocal tariff" policy until August 1, indicating a failure of the trade strategy [1][3]. Group 1: Trade Agreements and Global Response - Since the announcement of the "reciprocal tariff" policy in April, the Trump administration aimed to reshape global trade rules using economic leverage, but only three countries have engaged, while major economies like China, EU, Japan, South Korea, India, Canada, and Mexico have refused to cooperate [3][5]. - The three countries that signed agreements are highly dependent on exports to the US, indicating limited bargaining power, while significant economies are planning countermeasures [3][5]. Group 2: Economic Impact on the US - Major financial figures, including the Federal Reserve and Warren Buffett, have criticized the tariff policy as detrimental to US consumers and manufacturing, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 5.4% since the implementation of tariffs, and food prices increasing by 8.2% [5][7]. - The policy is seen as a tax on American households, leading to increased costs for imported goods, which could result in a slowdown in consumption, reduced corporate profits, and a cooling job market [7][9]. Group 3: International Relations and Trust - Traditional allies, including the EU, Japan, and South Korea, have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the US's approach, with the EU planning to implement counter-tariffs and Japan highlighting violations of WTO rules [9][11]. - The US's actions have led to a significant erosion of its diplomatic influence, with countries reassessing the long-term value of cooperation with the US [11][14]. Group 4: Shift in Global Economic Dynamics - The tariffs have catalyzed a shift towards "de-dollarization" and reduced reliance on the US, with trade among RCEP countries increasing by 17% and trade between the US and EU declining by 9.3% [14][16]. - Historical precedents indicate that aggressive tariff policies have previously led to significant global economic downturns, suggesting that the current situation may have similarly severe consequences [16][18].
特朗普团队无可奈何,全球超190个国家,只有3个国家与美草签协议
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-11 08:16