中美关税大战： 最大成果不是中国胜了， 而是美国再无手段控制中国

Group 1 - The trade friction between the US and China began in 2018, initiated by the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, which were set at 25% and 10% respectively [1] - China responded quickly by imposing tariffs on US goods worth $3 billion, including fruits and pork, aiming to stabilize its supply chain [1] - By 2019, the US expanded tariffs to $200 billion worth of goods, leading to a Chinese countermeasure of $60 billion, which prompted US farmers to face declining incomes and empty retail shelves [3] Group 2 - In 2023, the US further tightened controls by banning exports of chip equipment below 7 nanometers to China, while Chinese companies improved production yields through domestic technology [4] - The US attempted to unite allies against China, but China had reduced its reliance on the US market, leading to a series of escalating tariffs from both sides [4][5] - The cumulative tariff rate reached 145%, with China responding by restricting rare earth exports, impacting the US military industry [5] Group 3 - The promotion of RMB settlement has seen 23 countries incorporate it into their reserve currency systems, challenging the dominance of the US dollar [7] - The EU's lack of full support for US policies, along with significant declines in the German automotive sector, indicates a fracture among US allies [7] - China has effectively utilized market data to respond to US measures, achieving technological self-sufficiency and diversifying trade to bypass the dollar system [8] Group 4 - A temporary agreement was reached in May 2025, reducing tariffs significantly, with the US lowering tariffs to 30% and China to 10%, while China committed to purchasing US soybeans [9] - The ongoing negotiations and agreements have led to a shift in US-China relations from confrontation to managing differences and mutual cooperation [10] - The global market is gradually recovering, with the EU adjusting its technology policies in response to the evolving trade dynamics [10]