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交易已清零,中方不肯掏钱买了!特朗普毫无办法,叫嚣要拉上27国对中国加税100%
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-13 03:34

Core Insights - The global energy market is undergoing a significant shift, with China's imports of U.S. energy dropping to nearly zero, indicating a structural decoupling due to the U.S.-China trade war [1][3][5] - This situation is not a temporary fluctuation; it reflects a strategic decision by China to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on U.S. energy [3][5][7] Energy Import Trends - In July, China's energy imports from the U.S. reached a five-year low, with total purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, and coal falling to less than one ton [1][3] - Since March, China has not purchased U.S. LNG, and by June, crude oil orders also ceased, with coal imports plummeting from millions of tons to less than one ton per month [3][5] Strategic Shift - China is actively restructuring its energy import system, turning to new suppliers such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar, Australia, and African nations, while U.S. energy exporters are left struggling [3][5][7] - The geopolitical landscape has changed, particularly after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has allowed China to procure Russian energy at lower prices [3][5] U.S. Response and Market Impact - The U.S. has attempted to retaliate by proposing 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and rallying allies for joint pressure, but these efforts have not yielded the desired results [1][5][7] - U.S. energy companies are now seeking new markets in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, but these markets cannot compensate for the loss of Chinese demand [5][7] Long-term Implications - The absence of Chinese orders is creating a significant gap in the U.S. energy market, leading to reduced profit margins and increased transportation costs for U.S. exporters [5][7] - Analysts warn that if the situation persists, U.S. energy companies may face production cuts or even closures due to the lack of demand from China [7]