专访丨美国高关税政策是对本国消费者变相征税——访英国经济学家罗思义

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. tariff policy isolates the country from globalization, leading to negative consequences primarily borne by American consumers [1][2] - The U.S. has a limited share in global trade, and if other countries unite, the effectiveness of U.S. protectionist policies will diminish [1] - The immediate consequence of tariffs in the U.S. is an increase in prices, acting as a de facto tax on consumers, with a majority of Americans perceiving tariffs as harmful due to rising living costs [1][2] Group 2 - Tariffs may temporarily protect specific industries like steel and aluminum, but they increase costs across broader supply chains, negatively impacting the overall economy [2] - The Trump administration's tariff policies are unlikely to compel companies to relocate manufacturing to the U.S. due to the current poor state of American manufacturing [2] - The ultimate impact of these policies will depend on the reaction of the American public, particularly in the context of upcoming midterm elections, which will serve as a significant test for the Trump administration [2]