外媒：美国的灾难才刚开始，一个致命错误，代价太大了

Group 1 - Midwestern farmers are facing a crisis as the loss of a major Chinese buyer has led to a surplus of soybeans and corn, causing prices to plummet [1] - A report from Yale indicates that tariffs and foreign retaliation could reduce U.S. GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points and increase unemployment by 0.2 percentage points by 2025 [1] - Nomura Securities predicts that U.S. GDP growth in 2025 will only be 0.8%, which is worse than the aftermath of the 2009 financial crisis [1] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs raised the probability of recession from 35% to 45%, while JPMorgan forecasts a recession in the second half of the year [3] - The Federal Reserve's efforts to control inflation are being undermined by tariffs, leading to increased import costs that consumers must bear [3] - Major retailers like Walmart and Delta Airlines have publicly complained about rising costs due to tariffs, which are affecting profit expectations [3] Group 3 - The European Union imposed tariffs on $26 billion worth of U.S. goods, with Canada retaliating with a 25% tariff on automobiles, disrupting supply chains [6] - Canada and Mexico have united in their response, causing significant disruptions in U.S. automotive production [6] - The U.S. Commerce Secretary downplayed recession concerns, suggesting that short-term pain is necessary for long-term benefits [6] Group 4 - In April, China announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, which was later reduced to 10% for a limited time, causing significant distress among American farmers [8] - U.S. farmers are experiencing a drastic decline in business, with many unable to sell their crops and facing financial difficulties [8] - The tariffs intended to curb Chinese manufacturing have instead harmed American producers [8] Group 5 - Gold prices have surged by 50% since the beginning of the year, with predictions of reaching $4,900 by the end of the year [10] - A court ruling deemed many of Trump's tariffs illegal, which could have significant implications for the economy [10] - Yale's data indicates that tariffs are negatively impacting GDP and increasing unemployment concerns, with a 40% drop in orders observed in September [10] Group 6 - The U.S. national debt has reached $36 trillion, with annual interest payments of $1.2 trillion and a fiscal deficit of $1.83 trillion [12] - Tariff revenue has only amounted to $6.8 billion by the end of May, insufficient to cover the growing fiscal gap [12] - The OECD has downgraded U.S. growth forecasts to 1.8%, which is considered optimistic given the current economic climate [12]