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美国撤回100%关税,希望中方高抬贵手,不料时间一到中国手起刀落
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-20 05:34

Group 1 - The U.S. is showing signs of a potential withdrawal of tariffs against China, with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stating that the previously mentioned 100% tariffs will not be implemented, indicating a desire for a more rational approach to trade relations [2][4] - China's countermeasures include new regulations on rare earths and special port fees for U.S. vessels, effective from October 14, which directly respond to U.S. charges on China's maritime and logistics sectors [2][3] - The countermeasures reflect China's determination and policy predictability, contrasting with the erratic nature of U.S. trade policies, and are compliant with international law [3][6] Group 2 - The additional fees for over 10,000 U.S. containers could reach up to $1 million, placing economic pressure on U.S. shipping companies and potentially leading them to lobby the U.S. government [3] - China's phased implementation strategy for the countermeasures allows the market time to adapt and leaves room for future negotiations, demonstrating a cautious approach [3][6] - The strategic significance of China's response lies in its use of more precise tools beyond traditional tariffs, targeting the relatively weaker U.S. shipbuilding industry to maximize the impact of its countermeasures [3][6]