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王涵:从关税战到卖“金卡”,特朗普在折腾啥?——特朗普“任性”行为背后的财政逻辑
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-28 03:18

Group 1 - The core objective of recent policies by the Trump administration is to alleviate U.S. fiscal pressure, as evidenced by the significant increase in interest payments on national debt from $432.6 billion in FY2016 to nearly $1.13 trillion by FY2025 [1][5][9] - The administration's push for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve is aimed at reducing debt servicing costs, which have increased by approximately $700 billion since Trump's first term [1][7][9] - Despite the Fed's rate cuts potentially saving around $412 billion to $1.93 trillion in interest payments, this is insufficient to cover the existing fiscal gap of about $400 billion, prompting the administration to seek additional revenue sources [2][15][19] Group 2 - The Trump administration's policies, including the "Gold Card" initiative and increased H1B fees, are part of a broader strategy to generate revenue and address the fiscal shortfall [15][17] - The relationship between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve has deteriorated, with the administration advocating for monetary policy to support fiscal needs, which may undermine the Fed's independence and affect the credibility of the U.S. dollar [2][17][19] - As a result of these policies, capital is expected to flow out of the U.S., benefiting non-U.S. assets such as precious metals and Chinese assets, as the dollar's creditworthiness is likely to weaken [3][19][21] Group 3 - The anticipated decline in interest rates and the weakening of the dollar may lead to increased investment in non-U.S. markets, particularly in Chinese assets, as the yuan is expected to appreciate due to narrowing interest rate differentials [3][19][21] - The Chinese capital market is expected to benefit from these trends, with a solid long-term upward trajectory supported by favorable domestic policies and the ongoing global shift towards non-U.S. assets [21][22][23] - The current geopolitical landscape and the strategic positioning of China in global markets are likely to enhance investor confidence and risk appetite, further supporting the A-share market [21][22][23]