Group 1 - Trump's new tariff policy, implemented on July 31, 2025, aims to adjust global tariff rates under the pretext of "national security" and "fair trade" [1][3] - Tariff rates are significantly high, with Syria facing a 41% tariff, Myanmar and Laos at 40%, and Canada at 35%, while Brazil and the UK are at 10% [3] - The introduction of a 50% tariff on copper semi-finished products caused a dramatic 17.7% drop in copper prices, severely impacting industries reliant on this material, such as renewable energy and infrastructure [3] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market reacted negatively to the tariff announcement, with major indices dropping significantly on August 1, 2025, leading to a loss of over $100 billion in market value for companies like Apple and Nike [4] - The legal challenges against Trump's tariffs are mounting, with a federal appeals court hearing a case questioning the legality of the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act [4][8] - The tariffs have led to a fragmented global trade order, with the EU and other allies expressing strong opposition and considering retaliatory measures [6][11] Group 3 - The tariffs have not affected China as severely, as it is subject to a 10% default tariff rate, indicating a strategic calculation by the U.S. to avoid escalating tensions with China [7] - Economic indicators in the U.S. are showing signs of distress, with July job growth falling short of expectations and a significant drop in the 10-year Treasury yield [7] - The ongoing trade tensions and tariff policies are accelerating the shift towards a multipolar trade system, with ASEAN and China seeing a 12% increase in trade [11]

Group 1 - The U.S. tariff policy has severely impacted Lesotho's textile industry, which is a crucial sector for the country's economy and employment [1][2] - Lesotho's textile exports primarily depend on the U.S. market, with over 40,000 jobs at stake due to the tariffs [1] - The U.S. government has implemented a 15% tariff, which poses a significant challenge to Lesotho's fragile economy, despite an initial announcement of a 50% tariff [1] Group 2 - The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mokheti Shelile, criticized the U.S. for unfairly calculating tariffs that ignore Lesotho's service trade surplus [2] - Shelile emphasized that the unilateral imposition of tariffs by the U.S. violates World Trade Organization principles and disrupts global supply chains [2] - He called for African nations to strengthen cooperation in response to such unilateral and protectionist actions [2]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. tariff policy is severely impacting Lesotho's textile industry, which is a critical sector for the country's economy and employment [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Impact - Lesotho, recognized as one of the least developed countries by the UN, heavily relies on its textile industry, with over 40,000 jobs dependent on exports to the U.S. [1] - The U.S. announced a 50% "reciprocal tariff" in April, which was later postponed, but the current 15% tariff still poses a significant challenge to Lesotho's fragile economy [1][3]. - Approximately 12,000 jobs in Lesotho's textile sector are directly affected by the tariffs, with a total of around 40,000 individuals impacted [3]. Group 2: Business Reactions - Many U.S. importers have canceled orders for textiles produced in Lesotho due to the tariff threat, leading to large-scale layoffs in the industry [3]. - Local textile vendors report that the tariffs have forced them to raise prices, resulting in a loss of customers who find the products too expensive [5]. Group 3: Policy Critique - The calculation of U.S. tariffs is criticized for only considering goods trade while ignoring the significant surplus Lesotho has in service trade, making the tariffs "absolutely unfair" [7]. - The unilateral imposition of discriminatory tariffs by the U.S. is seen as a violation of World Trade Organization principles, and there is a call for African nations to strengthen cooperation to address such unilateral and protectionist actions [8].

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金十数据8月1日讯，外交部发言人郭嘉昆主持8月1日例行记者会。会上法新社记者提问称：美国总统特 朗普签署了一项行政令，对大多数国家实施关税。请问外交部对此有何评论？郭嘉昆对此表示，中方反 对滥施关税的立场是一贯和明确的，关税战、贸易战没有赢家，搞保护主义损害各方的利益。 （环球 网） 特朗普签令对大多数国家实施关税，外交部回应 ...

8月1日，外交部发言人郭嘉昆主持例行记者会。当地时间7月31日，美国总统特朗普签署行政令，确定 了对多个国家和地区征收的"对等关税"税率，具体税率从10%至41%不等。发布会上，法新社记者就此 提问，请问外交部对此是否有评论？郭嘉昆回应："中方反对滥施关税的立场是一贯和明确的，关税 战、贸易战，没有赢家。搞保护主义，损害各方的利益。"(智通财经) ...

谢利莱表示，美国关税的计算仅涵盖货物贸易，完全忽视其在服务贸易上对莱索托的巨大顺差；同时，通过南非输入莱索托的美国商品也未纳入 统计。他认为，基于这种错误计算方式对莱索托征收高额关税"绝对不公平"。他强调，莱索托纺织业的发展受益于零关税政策激励，如今美方单 方面推动施加关税，实在"有失公允"。 莱索托贸易和工商业发展大臣莫凯蒂·谢利莱日前接受新华社记者专访时表示，面对美国关税冲击，莱索托不会"坐以待毙"，将积极通过拓展多元 化国际市场、深化非洲区域合作等方式推动经济重回正轨。 非洲内陆小国莱索托是联合国认定的最不发达国家之一。今年4月，美国宣布对其征收50%的所谓"对等关税"，随后虽宣布暂缓90天实施，但10% 基准税率仍对该国脆弱的经济构成严峻挑战。 "美国关税来得猝不及防，严重冲击莱索托纺织业，"谢利莱说，特朗普政府宣布关税措施后，美国采购商取消了80%的订单，导致莱索托11家主 要对美国市场出口的纺织企业停产，约1.3万名工人失业。 纺织业是莱索托支柱产业，其成衣出口主要依赖美国市场，带动超过4万人就业。谢利莱说，美关税引发的失业潮可能进一步波及交通运输、仓储 物流和房地产等行业，威胁社会治安稳定。数据 ...

Economic Growth and Trade Agreement Impact - Eurozone GDP growth in Q2 was only 0.1%, the lowest quarterly growth since early 2024, primarily due to the impact of US tariffs [1][2] - Major economies like Germany and Italy experienced a contraction of 0.1% in Q2, while Ireland's GDP fell by 1%, contrasting sharply with a 7.4% growth in Q1 [2] - Spain showed resilience with a 0.7% growth, benefiting from lower dependence on the US market, while France's GDP grew by 0.3% due to inventory accumulation and consumer spending [2] Monetary Policy and Economic Uncertainty - The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain key interest rates, marking the first pause since the rate cut cycle began in June last year, amid global trade uncertainties [3][4] - ECB President Lagarde noted that while inflation has reached the 2% target, the global trade environment remains highly uncertain, which could impact future monetary policy decisions [3][4] Trade Agreement Risks - The new US-EU trade agreement is expected to weaken the export competitiveness of European companies, potentially dragging down economic growth in the short term and increasing the risk of industrial migration to the US in the long term [4][5] - Economic experts estimate that the tariffs imposed by the US could result in a one-time shock to the EU economy of approximately 0.3% to 0.5% of GDP, with Germany facing the most significant impact [5] - The new tariffs, which were previously at 1.2%, are projected to further diminish European export revenues and product competitiveness, leading to an estimated 0.5% decline in EU GDP [5]