Group 1 - The core strategy of the tariff policy is not merely to increase tax rates but to impose differentiated tariffs on global trade partners, aiming to reshape the global trade landscape [3][5] - The basic tariff rate will cover over 90% of trade categories, establishing a foundation for subsequent differentiated tariffs [3] - Specific countries face varying additional punitive tariffs, with China at 34%, the EU at 20%, Vietnam at 46%, Japan at 24%, Thailand at 36%, and Indonesia at 19% [3] Group 2 - The automotive industry is significantly impacted, with General Motors reporting a 35% drop in net profit for Q2, warning that tariffs will severely affect future business [8] - The steel and aluminum sectors benefit from a 50% import tariff in the short term, but historical evidence suggests this protection is not sustainable [10] - Semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries face tariffs of 25% and up to 200% respectively, which could disrupt global supply chains and lead to price increases [10] Group 3 - North American container shipping rates have surged by 31%, with average annual household expenses in the U.S. expected to rise by $2,940, potentially pushing core PCE inflation beyond warning levels [10] - Multinational companies are accelerating the relocation of production capacities to Mexico and Southeast Asia to avoid high tariffs, indicating a significant shift in the global trade system [12] - The OECD predicts that U.S. GDP growth may fall below 1% by 2025, highlighting the risk of stagflation with high inflation and low growth [12] Group 4 - China has implemented counter-tariffs on key U.S. products, with semiconductor equipment tariffs reaching 125%, affecting U.S. military production [12] - The EU plans to impose 25% tariffs on U.S. whiskey and automobiles, although its response is limited by energy dependence on U.S. liquefied natural gas [12] - A global backlash is prompting countries to accelerate multilateral trade cooperation and develop alternative settlement mechanisms to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar [12]
特朗普关税新政:全球贸易进入“15%-50%简单关税”时代
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-25 00:21