Group 1 - The U.S. government announced a 0% tariff on Chinese semiconductors, delaying actual tariffs until June 2027, indicating a political maneuver rather than a genuine trade war escalation [1][3][5] - The U.S. is concerned about rising inflation and the impact of tariffs on domestic industries reliant on Chinese chips, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors [3][12] - The announcement reflects a strategy of "strategic ambiguity," aiming to project strength domestically while avoiding direct conflict with China [5][12] Group 2 - China's strong response is backed by significant trade surpluses, with a record surplus exceeding $1 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, undermining U.S. expectations of reshaping trade dynamics through tariffs [7][15] - China has made substantial progress in semiconductor self-sufficiency, increasing its self-sufficiency rate from 15% in 2018 to 26% in 2023, particularly in mature process chips [9][13] - U.S. tech companies face a dilemma, needing to balance government restrictions with the necessity of the Chinese market, as evidenced by NVIDIA's recent licensing situation [11][12] Group 3 - The ongoing chip competition has exposed fractures in U.S. alliance strategies, with countries like South Korea receiving exemptions to continue expanding in China [13] - China's advancements in semiconductor technology, including the development of the RISC-V architecture and competitive pricing in silicon wafers, position it favorably in the global market [13][15] - China's export diversification strategy has reduced its reliance on the U.S. market, with exports to the U.S. now accounting for only 14.7% of total exports, enhancing its resilience in trade negotiations [15]
短短24小时,特朗普计划加征新税,给中方18个月期限,中方全球发声
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-27 23:37