河北以108亿元补贴撬动828亿元消费

Group 1 - The "trade-in for new" policy has stimulated significant consumer activity, with over 108 billion yuan in subsidies leading to more than 828 billion yuan in consumption [1] - The automotive sector has seen a surge in consumer interest, with over 21,000 trade-in applications submitted in the first half of the year, resulting in sales exceeding 320 billion yuan [1] - The policy has expanded to include a wider range of products, with the number of categories for home appliances increasing from "8+8" to "12+8" for 2024, and new categories like smartphones and tablets being added this year [2] Group 2 - The "trade-in for new" initiative has created a favorable environment for retailers, with significant sales increases reported, such as a 54% year-on-year growth in sales at a major electronics store [3] - The convenience of the trade-in process has been enhanced through various local initiatives, including an online platform for electric bicycle trade-ins that streamlines the entire process [3] - Future efforts will focus on maintaining and enhancing the trade-in policy, particularly in high-demand sectors like automotive and home appliances, with an emphasis on sustained funding [4]