Group 1 - The G7 and EU are considering setting a price floor for rare earths and imposing tariffs on certain Chinese rare earth exports to encourage production and investment [1][4] - There is internal disagreement within the G7 regarding whether to directly confront China, as China controls approximately 70% of global rare earth production and 90% of refining capacity [3][4] - Recent attempts by the U.S. to impose tariffs on imports from India and China have also faced resistance from allies, indicating a lack of consensus on trade strategies [5][6] Group 2 - The U.S. aims to establish a unilateral trade order that primarily serves its own interests rather than creating a new consensus for global trade [6][7] - The current global trade system is complex and cannot be shaped unilaterally by the U.S., as allies like the EU and Japan are closely tied to the Chinese market [7][8] - The U.S. faces challenges domestically with its tariff policies, as they are increasingly difficult to sustain due to their negative impact on the U.S. economy and industries [9][10]
美国难建关税“新秩序”
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-28 02:03