Core Points - The imminent implementation of 100% additional tariffs on China has been unexpectedly altered by Trump, who expressed a desire for a fair trade agreement with China [1] - The Trump administration has quietly initiated tariff exemptions for various products, including gold and LED lights, and plans to expand these exemptions to agricultural products and aircraft parts [3] - The economic pressure within the U.S. has significantly influenced this policy shift, as industries like manufacturing and retail face rising costs due to tariffs [3] - The technology sector is particularly vulnerable, with companies like Apple facing potential price increases of up to three times for iPhones if tariffs are imposed [5] - Inflationary pressures are rising, prompting concerns from the Federal Reserve about potential price hikes and the impact on consumer living costs [6] - Farmers, a key support group for Trump, are expressing anger over tariff policies that have severely impacted exports, particularly soybeans [6] - Political factors, including upcoming midterm elections, are driving Trump to adjust his tariff policies to gain voter support, especially in swing states [6] - Legal challenges against the tariff policies are emerging, with courts questioning the legality of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [8] - The limitations of the "maximum pressure" strategy in the U.S.-China trade war are becoming evident, as tariffs have not achieved the intended reduction in trade deficits [11] - The semiconductor industry is also suffering due to export restrictions to China, complicating efforts for companies to relocate production back to the U.S. [14]
对华100%关税生效前,特朗普突然“急转弯”,豁免数十种商品关税