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还对美国投降不?特朗普在对全球下新战书,最高250%的关税
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-10 22:59

Core Viewpoint - The trade protectionist policies of the Trump administration, characterized by high tariffs, have significantly disrupted the global economic landscape, escalating tensions and testing the global trade order [2][8]. Group 1: Tariff Policies - The Trump administration initiated a tariff war starting in late July, imposing tariffs as high as 250% on various countries, including the EU, UK, Israel, Japan, and India [2]. - Initially, tariffs ranged from 10% to 41%, targeting economic partners and allies that had previously reached trade agreements with the U.S. [2]. - The announcement of additional tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals was made on August 5, with claims that it would promote domestic production and lower drug prices, despite expert opinions suggesting it would harm American consumers [2][3]. Group 2: Global Reactions - Countries that previously conceded to U.S. tariffs, such as Japan and the EU, are now reflecting on their decisions, realizing that concessions did not prevent further tariff impositions [5][6]. - Brazil and other nations are preparing countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, indicating a shift towards resistance rather than submission [5][6]. - The ongoing tariff policies are causing negative impacts on the U.S. economy, with rising costs leading to potential layoffs and business closures [5]. Group 3: Future Implications - The current situation presents a critical juncture for nations to choose between continued submission or collective resistance against U.S. trade policies [6][8]. - The trade dynamics suggest that a united front among countries could diminish the effectiveness of Trump's tariff strategies, promoting a return to a more balanced global trade order [8].