美国人能听懂“玩火者必自焚”吗？

Group 1 - The U.S. has implemented port fees targeting Chinese vessels, charging $50 per net ton for Chinese-owned or operated ships, effective from October 14, with fees set to increase annually [1] - The U.S. will impose a 100% additional tariff on specific Chinese-manufactured port equipment starting November 9 [1] - In response, China has introduced special port fees for U.S.-flagged and U.S.-owned vessels, starting at 400 RMB per net ton, while exempting Chinese-built ships to protect its shipbuilding industry [4][6] Group 2 - The symmetrical nature of the fees ($50 per net ton vs. 400 RMB per net ton) is seen as a direct counter to U.S. attempts to revive its shipbuilding industry through foreign enterprises [6] - China's Customs spokesperson characterized the response as a "necessary defensive action" aimed at maintaining fair competition in international shipping [6] - The trade friction has expanded from traditional tariff disputes to broader strategic industries like shipping and shipbuilding [6][11] Group 3 - The U.S. strategy appears to aim at weakening China's international trade advantages, which has led to self-inflicted economic harm [7] - The ongoing trade war reflects a shift from a rules-based order to a power-based rules system, where international rules are defined through the dynamics of great power competition [11][25] - The recent sanctions and counter-sanctions highlight a significant transformation in the international economic landscape, moving away from a unipolar to a multipolar framework [25][26]