部分本土钢企被迫停产，啤酒汽车产品价格上涨，扩大钢铝关税清单令美企面临打击

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced an expansion of steel and aluminum tariffs to include hundreds of derivative products, with a 50% import duty set to take effect on August 18 [1][3] - The tariffs are expected to increase production costs for U.S. manufacturers, leading to potential price hikes across various products, including automobiles and consumer goods [1][4] - The steel industry is facing significant challenges, with some companies, like Cleveland-Cliffs, halting production due to weak demand and financial losses [3][4] Group 2 - The U.S. government aims to encourage domestic manufacturing by initially setting lower tariffs on chips and steel, which will later be increased significantly [2] - Structural supply shortages in the U.S. steel market, particularly for semi-finished products, are exacerbating the impact of tariffs, with a reported 5 million tons supply gap that must be filled through imports [3][4] - The imposition of high tariffs on raw materials is leading to a structural inflationary wave, affecting various sectors, including automotive and electronics, with significant cost increases projected [4][5] Group 3 - The cumulative effect of tariffs is expected to raise overall price levels in the U.S. by 0.8%, with most of the price increases yet to be fully realized [6] - The ongoing adjustments in tariffs are creating uncertainty in trade relationships, prompting suppliers to be more cautious, which could lead to potential import shortages and further inflationary pressures [5][6]