中美没谈妥？最高500%关税！美方发出威胁，，中国联手俄罗斯放大招

Group 1 - The US-China trade talks that began on July 28 in Sweden ended abruptly after just one and a half days, with US Treasury Secretary Bessent threatening to impose tariffs as high as 500% on Chinese goods [1][3] - The US demands during the negotiations included significant additional procurement orders worth hundreds of billions, zero tariffs on US goods, and full opening of core industrial sectors, which were deemed excessively harsh even by the EU [3][4] - The US's tariff threats are part of a broader legislative effort in Congress, led by Senator Lindsey Graham, aimed at sanctioning countries that maintain trade relations with Russia, targeting nations like India and China that purchase 70% of Russian oil [3][4] Group 2 - The recent trade negotiations are not the first setbacks, as three rounds of talks have occurred in less than three months, with the latest in Sweden failing to produce a consensus [4] - The US's internal contradictions were evident during the talks, with conflicting signals from Treasury Secretary Bessent and President Trump regarding the potential extension of a tariff ceasefire [4] - China has already initiated countermeasures, including increasing tariffs on US goods from 34% to 125% since April, and has restricted exports of critical resources like rare earths to the US [6] Group 3 - The US's tariff policies are facing backlash from allies, with Japan retracting a $550 billion investment commitment and the EU's $600 billion investment plan relying on voluntary participation from private enterprises [7] - The unequal tariff arrangements between the US and the EU, particularly regarding automotive tariffs, are impacting the competitiveness of Chinese products [7] - The global supply chain is undergoing rapid restructuring due to tariff impacts, with RCEP members showing signs of trade substitution effects against the US [7] Group 4 - The US and China have agreed to extend the tariff ceasefire for an additional 90 days, allowing for further negotiations [9] - The core of this ongoing negotiation is not merely about the outcomes of individual talks but rather how countries interact in an era of globalization [9] - The cooperation between China and Russia is framed as a stabilizing factor against global uncertainties, rather than a direct alliance against third parties [9]