美国钢铝关税加剧全球贸易动荡

Group 1 - The expansion of the steel and aluminum tariff list by the U.S. has significantly impacted global trade, leading to a sharp decline in export volumes for countries reliant on steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. [2] - Major U.S. steel producers, such as Cleveland-Cliffs, reported a loss of $470 million in Q2 this year and have shut down three facilities due to the increased tariffs [2] - The automotive industry is facing increased costs, with estimates suggesting that the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs could raise the cost of each vehicle by approximately $400 [2] Group 2 - The trade protectionism approach taken by the U.S. is seen as a misguided strategy that exacerbates existing issues rather than resolving them, with calls for increased investment in technology and innovation within the steel and aluminum industries [1][3] - The higher tariffs are expected to lead to increased manufacturing costs for companies like Caterpillar, which reported an 18% year-over-year decline in operating profit for Q2 2025 due to these tariffs [2] - The beer industry is also affected, with Anheuser-Busch indicating that the rising costs of aluminum can imports will result in an 8% increase in beer prices [2]