贝森特又出来“唱红脸”！关税大限前美官员口径不一

Group 1 - The U.S. is set to increase import tariffs on August 1, with specific rates of 25% on Japan and 50% on Brazil, reflecting President Trump's dissatisfaction with Brazil's trade practices [1][2] - Since April 9, most U.S. trading partners have faced a 10% tariff, while Canada and Mexico have been subjected to a 25% tariff, although certain goods under the USMCA are exempt [2] - The Trump administration has implemented sector-specific tariffs, including a 50% import tax on steel and aluminum, and a 25% tariff on automobiles and most auto parts, with plans to extend tariffs to other industries such as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals [2] Group 2 - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin emphasized the importance of achieving a high-quality trade agreement over adhering to the August 1 deadline, suggesting that negotiations could continue post-deadline [1] - Commerce Secretary Lutnick described August 1 as a hard deadline for countries to start paying tariffs, indicating that negotiations could still occur after this date [1] - Following the announcement, U.S. stock markets saw a slight increase, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices reaching new historical highs [1]