Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced the third round of trade talks between the U.S. and China to be held on July 28-29 in Stockholm, indicating a proactive approach from the U.S. ahead of the August 12 tariff truce expiration [1][3] - The U.S. is under pressure as the trade war has not reversed the trade deficit, which is projected to reach $918.4 billion in 2024, the second highest in nearly 60 years [3][5] - The U.S. is seeking to leverage the upcoming talks to mitigate potential market panic from the August 1 deadline for trade agreements with multiple countries [5][9] Group 2 - The U.S. is showing a shift in its approach to China, with recent statements from President Trump acknowledging China's cooperation, contrasting with earlier aggressive tariff increases [1][3] - China's economic resilience is highlighted by a recovery in trade figures, with exports to the U.S. rebounding to over 3500 billion yuan in June, indicating strong performance despite U.S. tariffs [5][7] - The U.S. hopes to pressure China into increasing energy imports from the U.S. while reducing purchases from Iran and Russia, aiming to address trade imbalances [9][11] Group 3 - The U.S. is experiencing domestic political and economic pressures, with farmers and businesses expressing dissatisfaction with tariff policies, influencing the government's willingness to negotiate [11][13] - The depth of economic interdependence between the U.S. and China remains significant, with China accounting for 14.7% of U.S. exports and 6.3% of imports, suggesting that complete decoupling is unlikely [11][13] - The Chinese government maintains a firm stance on trade negotiations, emphasizing the need for equal and mutually beneficial discussions, particularly in the context of technology and trade restrictions [13]
中美第三轮谈判准备开始,美国抢先发布消息,特朗普不想再等下去
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-23 18:25