Trade Relations - Recent escalation in China-U.S. trade tensions, with the U.S. imposing 232 tariffs on wooden products and additional fees on Chinese vessels[6] - China has responded with countermeasures, including export controls on critical industries and technologies, particularly rare earth materials[6] - The U.S. plans to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods and export controls on key software starting November 1, indicating a strategy to negotiate with China[6] Market Impact - Despite trade tensions, China's export share remains historically high, with WTO data showing resilience even during peak trade friction[6] - China's rare earth exports to countries like Japan and South Korea have resumed, excluding the U.S., complicating the situation for American industries reliant on these materials[6] Agricultural Dynamics - China, as the largest importer of U.S. soybeans (60% of global imports), has not booked any U.S. soybean shipments for Q4, raising concerns for U.S. agricultural states[6] - The U.S. soybean harvest season typically begins in September, and the lack of Chinese orders has led to fluctuating support rates for Trump in key agricultural states[6] Future Outlook - The report suggests that the current trade tensions are a short-term issue, with expectations for continued negotiations by the end of October[6] - The potential for U.S. soybean exports to China remains, as China's remaining import needs are comparable to last year's U.S. exports[6] - The report anticipates that global trade policy uncertainty will stabilize, allowing capital goods related to global industry migration to remain strong in exports[6]
中美后续谈判有望控制贸易摩擦升温
Orient Securities·2025-10-13 07:16