Group 1 - The U.S. has initiated a chaotic trade war since January, leading to the highest average import tariffs since the 1930s, which is causing rising prices in the U.S. and negatively impacting global economies [1] - Switzerland's economy experienced its largest contraction since the COVID-19 pandemic, attributed to significant declines in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, linked to the volatility in foreign trade due to U.S. tariff policies [1] - Japan's economy also contracted in the third quarter, primarily due to declining exports and reduced private residential investment [1] Group 2 - Canada has seen a reduction of 36,500 jobs in the manufacturing sector since the beginning of the year, marking the lowest labor force level since September 2021, with manufacturing being one of the hardest-hit industries by U.S. tariff policies [2] - From August to mid-November, Brazilian coffee exports to the U.S. faced a 50% tariff, making it nearly impossible for Brazilian exporters to access the U.S. market, resulting in over a 50% decrease in coffee imports from Brazil compared to the previous year [2] - The coffee industry contributes up to 1.8% to Brazil's GDP, with approximately 3% of the national labor force employed in coffee cultivation, including seasonal and indirect jobs [2]
50%关税压垮巴西咖啡,美关税恶果外溢多国经济受创
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-12-12 07:48