“无法律约束力”协议后续来了:关税减免拖延,这些经济体苦等特朗普行政令
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-18 11:31

Group 1 - The ongoing negotiations regarding tariffs between the US and its trade partners, including the UK, Japan, the EU, and South Korea, are characterized by uncertainty and delays, with new tariffs being introduced even before old ones are resolved [1][2][4] - The UK steel industry is experiencing a decline in orders due to the uncertainty surrounding US import tariffs, with industry representatives expressing concerns that reaching a steel agreement is no longer a priority for the UK and US governments [1][5] - The UK and US signed the Economic Prosperity Agreement, which included tariff reductions for certain products, but key areas such as steel and pharmaceuticals remain unresolved, leading to ongoing negotiations [6][9] Group 2 - Japan and South Korea are facing similar challenges, with both countries awaiting the implementation of agreements that would reduce tariffs on automotive exports, while still contending with high tariffs on steel and aluminum products [7][8] - The automotive industry in South Korea is projected to incur additional costs of up to $5 billion this year, despite the reduction of tariffs from 25% to 15%, due to competitive pressures and weak demand [8] - The uncertainty surrounding the execution of trade agreements and the potential for further tariff increases in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors indicates that negotiations may continue indefinitely [11]