Group 1: Tariff Negotiations - On July 7, Trump extended the suspension of reciprocal tariffs originally set to expire on July 9, notifying 21 countries of tariffs ranging from 20% to 40% effective August 1[3] - The tariffs primarily target Asian and African countries, with Japan and South Korea facing a 25% tariff, while Laos and Myanmar face a 40% tariff[3] - Compared to the April 2 tariff list, the new tariffs show minimal changes, with Cambodia and Sri Lanka receiving lower tariffs by 13% and 14% respectively[4] Group 2: Trade Negotiation Objectives - The main goal of U.S. trade negotiations is to reduce tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. goods, particularly in agriculture, energy, and automotive sectors[5] - The U.S. has made progress with countries like the UK, which agreed to increase beef imports from 1,000 tons to 13,000 tons, while the U.S. will reduce auto tariffs to 10-25%[5] - Ongoing negotiations with Japan have stalled due to strict agricultural protection policies, particularly regarding rice imports[5] Group 3: Market Reactions and Future Outlook - Following the issuance of tariff letters, the U.S. stock market reacted mildly, with a less than 1% drop on July 7 and a subsequent recovery on July 9[9] - The market's sensitivity to tariff negotiations has decreased since the easing of U.S. tariff policies from April to June, indicating a shift towards fundamental trading[9] - Future developments in tariff policies and their impact on the U.S. economy and corporate sectors will be closely monitored, especially with upcoming CPI data releases[9]
短评:特朗普关税谈判延期,新一轮关税威胁再起
LIANCHU SECURITIES·2025-07-11 11:51