Core Insights - The global trade friction index for March stands at 126, indicating a high level of trade tensions [1] - The monetary value of global trade friction measures has increased by 26.1% year-on-year and 152.3% month-on-month [1] - Among the 20 monitored countries and regions, the United States and India have the highest trade friction indices, with the U.S. leading in the monetary value of trade friction measures for nine consecutive months [1]

Core Insights - The global trade friction index for February stands at 106, indicating a high level of trade tensions, with a year-on-year decrease in the monetary value of trade friction measures by 19.9% and a month-on-month decrease of 2% [1] - The United States is identified as the largest variable affecting the global trade friction index, with the highest indices reported among the monitored countries [2] Group 1: Global Trade Friction Index - The global trade friction index is at a high level of 106 for February [1] - The monetary value of global trade friction measures has decreased by 19.9% year-on-year and 2% month-on-month [1] - The top three countries with the highest trade friction indices are the United States, the European Union, and South Africa [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - The main industries contributing to trade friction include electronics, light industry, transportation equipment, non-ferrous metals, and machinery [1] - A total of 47 import and export tariff measures were reported, along with 12 trade remedy investigations and 130 notifications to the WTO regarding technical barriers to trade and sanitary and phytosanitary measures [1] Group 3: China-related Trade Friction - The trade friction index related to China is at a high level of 152, which is an increase of 17 points from the previous month [1] - The monetary value of trade friction measures involving China has decreased by 22.8% year-on-year but increased by 13.9% month-on-month [1] - Key industries facing trade friction related to China include electronics, light industry, machinery, transportation equipment, textiles, and chemicals [1] Group 4: U.S. Trade Policies - The U.S. has consistently implemented the most trade friction measures, including tariffs, controls, and sanctions, for eight consecutive months [2] - The U.S. has initiated investigations and increased tariffs on copper and aluminum imports, as well as reinstating tariffs on certain steel products, reflecting a "America First" trade policy [2] - These actions are seen as undermining international trade order and disrupting normal business operations and consumer life in various countries [2]

Group 1 - The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference on April 28 to discuss policies related to stabilizing employment and the economy, promoting high-quality development [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Commerce, and the People's Bank of China will present relevant measures and answer questions [1] Group 2 - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade will hold a press conference on April 28 to release the global trade friction index for February 2025 and other trade-related data [3] - The press conference will also cover the latest preparations for the third Chain Expo and new policies to support foreign trade [3] Group 3 - The China Meteorological Administration will hold a press conference on April 28 to discuss the national weather and climate characteristics for April, as well as predictions for May [4] Group 4 - The first "Beijing Xiangshan Forum" will take place from April 28 to 30, focusing on global security challenges and opportunities, with participation from over 200 defense officials and experts from more than 30 countries [5] Group 5 - On April 28, a total of 17 companies will have their restricted shares released, amounting to 1.727 billion shares with a total market value of 24.677 billion yuan [6] - Companies with the highest share unlock volumes include China Resources Materials, Chengda Bio, and Wangbian Electric [6] Group 6 - 19 companies announced stock repurchase progress on April 28, with 18 companies disclosing new repurchase plans [7] - The highest repurchase amounts were reported by Tianyuan Environmental Protection, Jinli Permanent Magnet, and Zhenhua Heavy Industry [7] Group 7 - A total of 176 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repos will mature today, with an operation rate of 1.5% [8]