特朗普一战四伤！印度梦碎、日本掏空、欧盟跪了、加拿大背刺警告

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the unintended consequences of the global tariff war initiated by Trump, highlighting how four countries—India, Canada, Japan, and the European Union—suffered significant economic setbacks as a result of their attempts to navigate the trade conflict [1][3]. Group 1: India - India aimed to become the next global manufacturing hub through the "Make in India" initiative but faced severe setbacks due to Trump's tariffs, which reached as high as 50% [4][6][8]. - The immediate impact included a capital outflow of $17 billion, a more than 90% drop in foreign investment, and significant declines in various sectors, including a 25% drop in the apparel industry and a 30% decrease in seafood exports [9][11]. - India's historical attempts to challenge major powers have repeatedly ended in failure, with the current situation echoing past economic struggles [13]. Group 2: Canada - Canada, closely allied with the U.S., faced a maximum tariff increase of 39%, particularly affecting steel and aluminum exports, leading to a 27% drop in overall exports [15][17]. - The Canadian economy was heavily reliant on the U.S. market, with 99% of its natural gas and 97% of its oil exported to the U.S., making it vulnerable to U.S. trade policies [19][21]. - The Canadian government attempted to appeal to American sentiment but ultimately found itself in a precarious position, losing significant economic ground [19][21]. Group 3: Japan - Japan invested $550 billion in the U.S., increased military spending, and purchased large quantities of American goods, including products that had little market demand in Japan [23][25]. - The financial burden of these investments and purchases was substantial, with Japan effectively paying a "protection fee" without receiving significant concessions in return [25][26]. - The outcome for Japan was a financial loss without the expected benefits, highlighting the pitfalls of its strategy to align closely with the U.S. [26]. Group 4: European Union - The EU initially resisted U.S. tariffs but ultimately conceded to a deal that involved purchasing $750 billion in U.S. energy and investing $600 billion in U.S. strategic industries [27][29]. - The EU's concessions led to significant losses in its automotive sector, with Volkswagen reporting a €1.3 billion profit loss in just six months and potential cumulative losses exceeding €400 billion over three years [31]. - The overall cost to the EU from these trade negotiations was estimated at over $1.3 trillion, resulting in increased dependency on U.S. energy and a hollowing out of its industrial base [33]. Conclusion - The article illustrates that the trade war, while perceived as a U.S.-China conflict, resulted in collateral damage for other nations, which miscalculated their positions and suffered economically as a result [35][37].