Group 1 - Recent data shows that China's energy imports from the U.S. have nearly dropped to zero, with no liquefied natural gas imports since March and crude oil imports ceasing since June, while coal imports plummeted from 1.35 million tons in January to less than 1 ton per month after May [1] - The imposition of tariffs by the U.S. on Chinese goods in February led China to retaliate with tariffs on U.S. energy products, eliminating the price advantage of U.S. energy in the Chinese market [1][2] - The negotiations between the U.S. and China have not yielded any concessions from China on energy issues, as China prioritizes long-term energy security over short-term political gains sought by the U.S. [1] Group 2 - China has diversified its energy supply sources, purchasing crude oil from Russia and increasing domestic production, which has allowed it to maintain a strong position despite U.S. tariffs [1] - The U.S. is facing challenges in finding alternative buyers for its energy exports, as markets like Japan and South Korea are stable but have limited growth, while Southeast Asian countries are primarily coal users and price-sensitive [2] - The current state of U.S.-China energy trade is likely to persist unless tariffs are completely lifted, which poses a dilemma for the U.S. administration as it would undermine their negotiating position [2]
135万吨降到1吨!中美谈了三次白谈,特朗普手里的牌反而越来越少
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-01 07:43