Group 1 - The fifth round of trade negotiations between China and the US is set to begin in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng [1] - US President Trump has outlined key negotiation points, including rare earth minerals, soybean purchases, and fentanyl issues, indicating a focus on reducing reliance on China [3] - The US is concerned about China's new export regulations on rare earth minerals and has sought alternative import channels, including a recent mineral agreement with Australia [3] Group 2 - The US delegation is led by Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Trade Representative Lighthizer, with Lighthizer arriving early to prepare for Trump's upcoming visit to Malaysia [4] - The US continues a "say one thing, do another" strategy, as Lighthizer announced a Section 301 investigation into China's trade agreements during the negotiations [6] - Trump's upcoming visits to multiple Asian countries aim to establish trade agreements to counter China's dominance in rare earth exports [6] Group 3 - The current global economic situation shows that the US needs China more than China needs the US, highlighting a misunderstanding in how to engage in equal communication [8] - The US attempts to build critical mineral supply chains to reduce dependence on China are seen as unrealistic, as China's control in this sector is significant [10] - The contradictory US trade policies, advocating for free trade while imposing tariffs, hinder effective resolution of trade issues [11]
中美贸易磋商开始,大豆是美国的贸易痛点
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-27 04:30