Group 1: Influenza Situation in the U.S. - The flu activity level in the U.S. is on the rise, with approximately 7.5 million cases reported this flu season, including around 81,000 hospitalizations and about 3,100 deaths [2] - The dominant strain this season is the H3N2 influenza virus, with 89.5% of analyzed samples belonging to the K lineage of H3N2 [2] - The CDC has distributed approximately 130 million doses of the flu vaccine and recommends annual vaccination for individuals aged 6 months and older to reduce the risk of infection and severe outcomes [2] Group 2: Tariff Adjustments on Italian Pasta Exports - The U.S. Department of Commerce has lowered the proposed tariff rates for 13 Italian pasta exporters, with Garofalo's rate reduced to 13.89% and La Molisana's to 2.26%, while the remaining 11 companies face a uniform rate of 9.09% [4] - This tariff adjustment coincides with the U.S. decision to postpone additional tariffs on certain imported furniture [5] Group 3: U.S. Tariff Suspension on Soft Furniture - The U.S. government has postponed plans to increase tariffs on imported soft furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities, which are currently subject to a 25% tariff [7] - The planned increase to 50% for kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and to 30% for soft furniture, has been delayed until January 1, 2027, due to rising prices impacting consumers and builders [7] Group 4: U.S. Military Actions in Venezuela - The U.S. military conducted strikes against two vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking, resulting in five fatalities [8] - The U.S. has deployed naval forces in the Caribbean near Venezuela under the "Southern Sword" operation, targeting what it claims are drug trafficking activities [8] Group 5: Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Companies - The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on four companies operating in the Venezuelan oil sector and has frozen four related oil tankers [10]
美国疫情大暴发!刚刚,美国下调关税!美军发动突袭,特朗普:在委内瑞拉行动中摧毁一大型设施
中国基金报·2026-01-02 00:03