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特朗普宣称将对中国加征100%关税,如何看待中美关税战前景?
SPDB International·2025-10-13 09:22

Trade Conflict Overview - On October 10, President Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1, alongside export controls on key software[1] - China responded by implementing export controls on certain rare earth items and announced additional port fees for U.S. vessels starting October 14[1][2] Economic Impact - If the 100% tariff is implemented, it could reduce China's GDP by approximately 1.5-2.0 percentage points, given that exports to the U.S. account for about 2% of China's GDP in 2024[4] - The U.S. could see its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase by 1.8-3.6 percentage points due to the new tariffs, significantly higher than the current 1.1-2.1 percentage points[8] Probability of Escalation - The likelihood of a renewed trade war has been adjusted to 40%, up from 30%, reflecting the changing dynamics of U.S. trade negotiations[5] - The probability of maintaining the current tariff rates has been lowered to 60% from 70%[5] Historical Context - The report outlines a timeline of significant events in U.S.-China trade relations since February 2018, highlighting key tariff increases and negotiations[6] Future Considerations - The potential for a meeting between the leaders of China and the U.S. at the APEC summit at the end of October is a critical point to watch[5] - The report emphasizes that both economies are unlikely to completely sever trade ties despite ongoing tensions, given their interlinked economic structures[5]