贸易战又加码？连退三步后，美国180大转弯，对华加征160%重税

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 93.5% on Chinese anode-grade graphite, affecting approximately $340 million in imports [1][3] - The U.S. relies heavily on China for graphite, with 59% of natural graphite and 68% of synthetic graphite imports coming from China, indicating a significant dependency in the industry [3][4] - The U.S. graphite processing industry struggles to compete with China due to technological and market limitations, prompting U.S. producers to seek government protection through tariffs [4][6] Group 2 - The U.S. government is adopting protectionist measures while attempting to exclude China from key markets, aiming to ensure the long-term competitiveness of domestic industries [6][11] - Trump's seemingly friendly approach towards China may not contradict his administration's strong trade policies, as he seeks economic benefits that could lead to favorable outcomes for the U.S. [6][8] - The potential for Chinese companies to invest in U.S. facilities could lead to a relaxation of tariffs, indicating a complex relationship between trade restrictions and cooperation [10][11] Group 3 - The overarching goal of U.S. policy remains "America First," aiming to reshape global trade and supply chains while competing for dominance in critical product supply chains [11]