Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the recent US-China-Switzerland talks unexpectedly led to substantial progress, resulting in a joint statement that indicates a de-escalation of the global tariff war [1][4] - The joint statement announced a suspension of tariffs on certain goods, specifically a 24% tariff that was imposed on China, while retaining the option to impose an additional 10% tariff in the future [4][6] - The US had previously imposed a total of 34% tariffs on China, which included a 10% global equivalent tariff and a 24% special tariff targeting China [4][6] Group 2 - The US's decision to abandon retaliatory tariffs was influenced by effective countermeasures from China, which resulted in significant reductions in US imports from China, with reports indicating a 50% decrease in goods transported from China to the US [14][11] - The economic pressure on the US was exacerbated by rising consumer prices and increased household spending, estimated to have risen by approximately $5,000, leading to public protests against the tariff policies [14][15] - The agricultural sector, particularly farmers who were key supporters of the Trump administration, faced substantial losses due to Chinese tariffs on US agricultural products, contributing to rising domestic discontent [15][18] Group 3 - The global opposition to the US's unilateral trade policies has intensified, with 13 countries condemning these actions at a recent finance ministers' meeting in Milan, further isolating the US diplomatically [19][18] - The US's need to repair relationships with other countries is critical for restoring its image of global economic dominance, especially in light of the backlash against its trade protectionism [19][23] - The looming US debt crisis, exacerbated by the exceeding of the statutory debt ceiling, poses a significant risk to the economy, compelling the US to pause its tariff war with China to prevent further economic collapse [22][23]
中美谈妥!降到10%,美全面取消报复性关税,是什么让美国怕了?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-24 05:57