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商务部再通告全球,敢打就奉陪到底,美财长喊话100%关税可能不加
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-18 12:17

Core Points - China has issued a strong counter to the U.S. in the ongoing trade war, emphasizing its readiness to respond decisively to U.S. pressures [1][3] - The Chinese government has implemented actual measures, including special port fees for U.S. ships and export controls on critical materials, demonstrating its commitment to counter U.S. trade actions [3][5] - China's export growth remains robust, with a reported increase of 8.3% in the first nine months of the year, indicating economic resilience despite U.S. tariffs [9][12] Trade Measures - As of October 14, U.S. ships docking at Chinese ports are required to pay special port fees, marking a shift from verbal responses to tangible actions [3] - China has enacted export controls on rare earths and advanced lithium battery materials, targeting U.S. industries such as energy storage and AI [5][6] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce clarified that its export controls are not outright bans but targeted responses to U.S. actions [3][12] Economic Data - In the first nine months of the year, China's trade surplus exceeded $90 billion, reflecting strong export performance despite U.S. tariffs [9][12] - China's rare earth exports fell by approximately 30% in September, reaching the lowest level since February 2025, indicating the enforcement of export controls [10][12] - The U.S. imported 65% of its lithium batteries from China in the first half of 2025, highlighting China's dominance in the global lithium battery market [6] U.S. Response - U.S. officials, including President Trump, have shown signs of retreat, expressing a desire for dialogue while simultaneously imposing new restrictions on Chinese products [7][9] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary indicated that imposing 100% tariffs is not necessarily the final option, suggesting a willingness to negotiate further [9]