UBS(US:UBS)2025-04-15 06:22Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The US has raised reciprocal tariffs on China to 125%, with additional tariffs related to fentanyl control, leading to a total of 145% on certain imports [2][3] - China has retaliated with similar tariff hikes, also reaching 125% on US imports [2][3] - Approximately 60% of US imports from China are affected by the new tariff hikes, while the remaining imports face lower tariff rates [3] - The report anticipates a significant decline in China's exports to the US, estimating a reduction of two-thirds in the coming quarters and an overall export decline of 10% in USD terms for 2025 [8][12] Summary by Sections Tariff Impact - The report outlines the timeline and magnitude of tariff increases, indicating a complex landscape for US-China trade relations [4][5][7] - It suggests that ongoing negotiations may not lead to immediate tariff rollbacks, maintaining the current baseline scenario of high tariffs [7] Economic Forecasts - The GDP growth forecast for China has been downgraded to 3.4% for 2025 and 3% for 2026, reflecting the adverse effects of tariff shocks [12] - The report predicts a more than 2 percentage points drag on China's GDP growth due to tariffs [8] Policy Measures - The report anticipates that China will implement new policy measures to support its economy, including a fiscal expansion of 1.5-2 percentage points of GDP [9][14] - It expects monetary policy adjustments, including potential cuts to policy rates and reserve requirement ratios [9] Currency Outlook - The report does not foresee significant movements in the USDCNY exchange rate, projecting it to trade around 7.5 by the end of 2025 [13][16]