特朗普为何反复对华让步？日媒：美国远赶不上中国，不足中国一半

Group 1 - The trade war initiated by the US against China during Trump's first term involved significant tariff increases, but the US made concessions during negotiations, including suspending tariffs on $160 billion worth of goods and reducing some existing tariffs [1][3] - The US military shifted its strategy from global intervention to domestic defense, acknowledging its inability to compete with China in the Asia-Pacific region, which forced the US to make compromises [3] - By 2025, China's GDP is projected to reach $24 trillion, surpassing the US's $20 trillion, indicating a significant shift in economic power [3] Group 2 - China's manufacturing output is $4 trillion, compared to the US's $1.8 trillion, with China holding 28% of global manufacturing value while the US holds only 11% [3] - In the technology sector, China leads in 89% of 57 key technologies, while the US only retains 11%, highlighting a widening gap in technological capabilities [3] - The US's infrastructure is aging, leading to a 10% efficiency loss, while China has developed extensive high-speed rail networks, totaling 38,000 kilometers [3][4] Group 3 - The US's debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 120%, while China's is around 70%, indicating a more stable economic position for China [4] - The trade war has resulted in the loss of 42,000 manufacturing jobs in the US and an increase in inflation to 3%, surpassing the Federal Reserve's target [4] - Despite attempts to decouple from China, US companies remain heavily reliant on the Chinese market, with significant revenue contributions from operations in China [4]