不到24小时，特朗普又改口了：中美如果谈不拢，对华关税升至155%

Group 1 - Trump expressed confidence in reaching a fair trade agreement with China, mentioning a planned visit to China and a meeting with the Chinese leader in South Korea, but reiterated that tariffs would increase to 155% if no agreement is reached [1] - The stock market showed a slight rebound, with the Dow Jones increasing by 0.5%, as companies began to assess the impact of ongoing trade tensions, particularly in the electronics and automotive sectors that rely heavily on Chinese components [1] - The Federal Reserve Chairman indicated that policy remains tight, but data is unclear due to government shutdowns, with market expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut in October rising to 77% [1] Group 2 - The U.S.-China trade conflict began in 2018 when Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, initially starting at 10% and escalating to an average of around 25% by 2019, affecting a wide range of goods [3] - In response to U.S. tariffs, China imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural and energy products, leading to a prolonged negotiation period that resulted in a first-phase trade agreement in 2020 [3] - The trade tensions have led to significant disruptions in global supply chains, with many companies relocating factories from China to countries like Vietnam and India [3] Group 3 - China announced a large-scale export control on rare earth materials starting November 1, citing national security and resource protection, which directly impacts the U.S. high-tech industry that relies on these materials [5] - Trump's immediate reaction to China's export control was to threaten a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, raising the total tariff rate to 155%, which caused a significant drop in the stock market [5] - Following a brief period of optimism regarding trade negotiations, Trump reiterated his hardline stance, listing specific demands from China, including easing rare earth export controls and increasing purchases of U.S. soybeans [7] Group 4 - China's response emphasized that cooperation should be based on mutual respect and that high tariffs are not a constructive approach, highlighting the negative impact of pressure tactics on both countries' businesses and citizens [9] - The Chinese government stated that it would not back down from protecting its interests and criticized the U.S. for its continuous imposition of restrictions [9] - The Chinese yuan experienced slight fluctuations following the U.S. threats, but there was no significant market disruption [9]