美媒:贝森特指责东方市场在关税博弈中居然还手？还敢将美国豆农置于不利境地

Core Viewpoint - The recent criticism by the U.S. Treasury Secretary regarding a country's countermeasures in trade disputes is seen as a one-sided interpretation of the situation, following the U.S. government's unilateral actions that initiated the trade conflict [1]. Group 1: Historical Context - The soybean trade between the U.S. and the country in question had previously shown positive interaction, especially after the country joined the WTO in 2001, leading to a significant increase in U.S. soybean exports, which reached 32 million tons in 2016, accounting for over 60% of the country's total imports [3]. - Since the current U.S. administration took office in 2016, there have been multiple tariff increases aimed at achieving "trade balance," disrupting the stability of global supply chains [3]. Group 2: Response to U.S. Actions - In response to the U.S.'s unilateral actions, the country began imposing tariffs on U.S. soybeans in stages starting from July 2018, with an initial 25% increase followed by an additional 10% in September, adjusting its countermeasures according to the U.S.'s escalating tariff policies [5]. - The countermeasures taken by the country are characterized as a necessary response to the U.S.'s disruptive actions, aligning with international trade rules [5]. Group 3: Call for Dialogue - The global trade environment should be a platform for mutual benefit rather than a tool for unilateral pressure, and the international community is expected to recognize who disrupted the balance and caused the current situation [7]. - The U.S. is urged to acknowledge the reality of the situation, cease unreasonable accusations, and return to dialogue as a means to resolve differences [7].