【环球财经】俄外交部发言人：美关税政策可致全球经济衰退

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. tariff policy and the resulting trade war may push the global economy towards recession, as stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Zakharova [1]. Group 1: Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy - The impact of U.S. tariff policy on the multilateral trade system largely depends on the responses of other countries [1]. - Lowering tariffs only on U.S. products creates an artificial competitive advantage for the U.S., violating World Trade Organization rules [1]. - Countries may significantly raise their own tariffs and adopt protective measures to prevent an influx of goods excluded by U.S. tariffs, leading to a restructuring of global supply chains and a decrease in international trade volume [1]. Group 2: Consequences of Trade Measures - The potential outcomes of these trade measures include a rise in global inflation and a possible global recession [1]. - The recent U.S. sanctions against Russia, particularly targeting the energy sector, complicate the restoration of U.S.-Russia relations [1]. - The European Union has also implemented new sanctions against Russia, including 69 individual sanctions and various economic restrictions, primarily affecting the energy, finance, and military sectors [1].