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特朗普向美国法院发出严重警告,他说由于自己每天征收关税,数千亿美元正涌入美国,如果法庭裁定他的关税政策无效,那将会摧毁美国经济
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-10 14:41

Core Viewpoint - Trump's assertion that tariffs are sending billions to the U.S. economy is misleading, as the burden of these tariffs falls primarily on American importers and consumers rather than foreign entities [2][6][10] Tariff Revenue and Economic Impact - In FY 2023, U.S. tariff revenue reached approximately $79.3 billion, nearly double the average before 2018, but this revenue is paid by U.S. importers and ultimately passed on to consumers [2] - Tariffs have been shown to protect certain domestic industries, such as a 50% increase in U.S. washing machine production post-tariff, but this has resulted in higher consumer prices, with washing machines costing an average of $86 more [6][8] Employment and Manufacturing - Despite claims of a manufacturing revival due to tariffs, U.S. manufacturing jobs actually decreased by nearly 40,000 in 2019, contradicting the narrative presented by Trump [4] - The high tariffs have led to retaliatory measures from trading partners, significantly reducing U.S. agricultural exports and resulting in historically high agricultural subsidy expenditures [6][8] Political Strategy - Trump's use of tariffs appears to be a political strategy, framing them as a means to extract money from foreign entities while simultaneously preparing to blame the judiciary if tariffs are overturned [8][10] - The narrative surrounding tariffs serves as a tool for political leverage, especially in the context of upcoming negotiations and elections [10] Public Perception and Consequences - The public may overlook the economic implications of tariffs, continuing to bear the costs at retail outlets while potentially losing jobs in export sectors [10][11]