综述丨警惕美关税不确定性 拉美经济体推进贸易多元化

Core Viewpoint - The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the Trump administration's tariff policy has led to a new 15% tariff on goods from all countries, prompting Latin American economies to pursue trade diversification to mitigate the impact of U.S. trade policy uncertainty [1][2]. Group 1: Latin American Responses - Brazilian President Lula criticized the U.S. for its unilateral tariff announcements, calling for global South countries to unite against unilateralism and advocate for multilateralism [1]. - Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard emphasized the need for careful analysis of the new U.S. tariffs to avoid hasty reactions that could destabilize the Latin American economy [1]. Group 2: Expert Opinions - Experts note that the instability and unpredictability of U.S. tariff policies have become a significant characteristic of its trade policy, leading Latin American countries to adopt a cautious stance rather than overly optimistic reactions to U.S. court rulings [1]. - Fudan University scholar Hua Yiqing highlighted that while the Supreme Court ruling limits presidential power over unilateral tariffs, it does not restore global trade confidence, as U.S. trade policies continue to be weaponized [2]. - The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Alicia Bárcena, stated that profound changes in U.S. trade policy have reshaped the global trade landscape, urging Latin American economies to accelerate cooperation with partners like the EU, China, India, ASEAN, Gulf countries, and Africa [2].