Group 1: Tariff Adjustments - The U.S. Department of Commerce has lowered the proposed tariff rates for 13 Italian pasta exporters, with Garofalo's rate reduced to 13.89%, La Molisana to 2.26%, and the remaining 11 companies to a uniform rate of 9.09% [3] - This tariff adjustment coincides with the U.S. decision to delay the increase of tariffs on certain imported furniture by one year, originally set to take effect on January 1, 2026, now postponed to January 1, 2027 [3] Group 2: Venezuelan Oil Production Decline - Venezuela's oil production in the Orinoco heavy oil belt has dropped approximately 25%, with daily output falling to 498,131 barrels as of December 29, 2025 [11] - The decline is attributed to insufficient storage capacity and slowed export rates, leading to the closure of oil wells in some fields [11] - The geopolitical tensions and U.S. sanctions have significantly impacted Venezuela's oil exports, resulting in a forced reduction of about 500,000 barrels per day [11] Group 3: Oil Market Outlook - The global oil market is facing challenges due to geopolitical conflicts and supply-demand imbalances, with WTI crude futures down about 20% and Brent crude down over 18% for the year [11] - Analysts suggest that the oil market remains weak, with potential oversupply pressures expected to increase in the first quarter of 2026, limiting the potential for price rebounds [13] - The ongoing U.S.-Venezuela conflict may lead to a structural improvement in the oil market if production cuts in Venezuela continue, with Brent crude potentially recovering to above $65 per barrel [14]
美军突袭!特朗普:摧毁一大型设施!刚刚 美国下调关税
Qi Huo Ri Bao·2026-01-02 00:00