Group 1 - The article discusses the trade tensions between the US and China, initiated by Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly targeting high-tech sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles [1][3] - China's response included imposing retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural exports, affecting $21 billion worth of goods, with specific tariffs on chicken, cotton, corn, wheat, pork, and beef [3][5] - The US agricultural sector, despite being only 1.5% of the population, plays a significant role in global food supply, accounting for 18% of it, and is heavily reliant on exports, particularly to China [5][11] Group 2 - The trade war has led to a significant decline in US agricultural exports to China, with projections showing a drop to $5.5 billion in the first half of 2025, a 53% decrease compared to the same period in 2024 [3][9] - China is diversifying its agricultural imports, reducing reliance on US products by increasing purchases from Brazil and Argentina, which are expected to dominate the global soybean market [9][11] - The article emphasizes the importance of technological advancements in agriculture for China, highlighting investments in gene editing, precision agriculture, and smart machinery to enhance productivity and reduce dependency on US agricultural imports [11][13]
中国若要战胜美国,不仅要永不退让,更要打掉特朗普嚣张的本钱
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-02 12:00