8月全球经贸摩擦指数继续处于高位

Core Insights - The latest global trade friction index released by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade indicates that the index remains at a high level as of August 2023, with a composite index value of 100 [1] Summary by Category Global Trade Friction Index - The global trade friction index for August 2023 is reported at 100, indicating sustained high levels of trade friction [1] - The monetary value of global trade friction measures has decreased by 4.3% year-on-year and 15.2% month-on-month, yet remains at elevated levels [1] Country-Specific Insights - Among the 20 monitored countries and regions, the United States, Brazil, and Japan have the highest global trade friction indices [1] - The United States has maintained the highest level of trade friction measures for 14 consecutive months [1] Industry-Specific Insights - Trade friction measures are concentrated in five main industries: electronics, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and light industry, with the electronics sector having the highest trade friction index [1] - The import and export tariff measures index ranks first among five sub-index measures, highlighting its role as a primary tool for countries to protect domestic industries and adjust industrial structures [1]