日本财务大臣加藤胜信：部分国家存在不可持续的宏观经济失衡，导致贸易逆差。 ...

美国前财长努钦：比起贸易逆差，美国预算赤字其实更令人担忧。 ...

Core Viewpoint - A coalition of 12 states is seeking to halt President Trump's "Day of Liberation" tariffs, arguing that his declaration of a national emergency to impose tariffs on imports is an overreach of power [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Challenges - The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general from New York, Illinois, Oregon, and nine other states, claims that Trump is attempting to gain a "blank check" to regulate trade at will [1]. - The states argue that Trump's interpretation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is flawed, as the law is intended to address "unusual and extraordinary threats" from abroad [1]. - This lawsuit is one of at least seven legal challenges against Trump's tariff policy, with California also filing a separate challenge in federal court [4]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Oregon's Attorney General Dan Rayfield stated that the tariffs are increasing costs for families and small businesses in the state, with ordinary households expected to spend an additional $3,800 annually [2]. - The Department of Justice argues that the states' claims are based on "speculative economic losses" rather than specific damages caused by the tariffs [2]. Group 3: Government Response - The Department of Justice has expressed its intention to vigorously defend Trump's agenda against unfair trade practices in court [3]. - Following the imposition of a 10% tariff on all imports in April, Trump had previously raised tariffs on Mexico and Canada in February, and subsequently suspended many tariffs targeting specific countries [3]. Group 4: Judicial Process - The International Trade Court, which handles disputes related to international trade and customs law, will hear the case, with decisions subject to appeal in the Federal Circuit Court and ultimately the Supreme Court [4].

Group 1 - Japan's April exports increased by 2% year-on-year, marking the second consecutive month of slowdown and the lowest growth rate since October of the previous year [1] - Imports in Japan shrank by 2.2% year-on-year, which was less than the expected decline of 4.5% [1] - Japan's trade deficit narrowed to 115.8 billion yen (approximately 803.1 million USD), lower than the expected 227.1 billion yen, with March's trade deficit recorded at 559.4 billion yen [1] Group 2 - Japan's manufacturing sector is under pressure due to high tariffs imposed by the U.S., particularly a 25% tariff on automotive, steel, and aluminum exports [2] - In 2024, automobiles are projected to account for 28.3% of Japan's total exports to the U.S., making it the largest export category [2] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs poses a continuous risk to Japan's export-driven economy, potentially leading to further profit pressures for export-oriented companies [2]

凯雷联合创始人DAVID RUBENSTEIN：关税问题应会在中期选举前解决。美国 贸易逆差是比关税更大 的问题。 ...

智通财经5月19日电，哥伦比亚3月份的贸易逆差为8.97亿美元。 ...

金十数据5月19日讯，当地时间5月18日，美国共和党籍参议员兰德·保罗在接受美国广播公司《本周》 栏目采访时指出，特朗普政府过于夸大贸易逆差，可这其中存在一个经济学谬误，即认为贸易逆差真有 什么实际意义。兰德·保罗表示，数十年来美国一直对华贸易逆差，可两个国家却都越来越富有。市场 的作用就在于压低价格、提升效率，只要是自愿交易，就必然对双方有利，否则交易根本不会发生—— 这根本不是什么国家间的零和博弈。 （CCTV国际时讯） 美参议员强调：中美贸易不是零和博弈 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implications of President Trump's tariff policies on Walmart and the broader retail industry, highlighting the tension between corporate profitability and government expectations [2][5][7]. Group 1: Trump's Tariff Policy - Trump's administration has implemented aggressive tariff policies aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing and reducing trade deficits, which has raised concerns among economists about potential inflation and its impact on consumer purchasing power [3][7]. - The tariffs have led to increased import costs for companies like Walmart, which may result in higher prices for consumers on various products [4][7]. Group 2: Walmart's Dilemma - As the largest retailer in the U.S. with over 1.6 million employees, Walmart faces significant pressure to maintain its low-price strategy while dealing with rising costs due to tariffs [4]. - Walmart's CFO indicated that a Chinese-made children's car seat priced at $350 could see a price increase of $100, representing a 29% rise, reflecting the substantial impact of tariffs on retail pricing [4]. - The company is caught in a difficult position where it must choose between raising prices or absorbing the costs, which could affect its profitability [4][6]. Group 3: Economic Impact and Future Outlook - Trump's tariff policies have negatively affected consumer confidence, with a survey indicating that approximately 75% of respondents mentioned tariffs as a concern, anticipating rising inflation [7]. - The tariffs have strained trade relationships with key partners like Mexico and Canada, complicating the overall economic landscape [7]. - The article suggests that while Trump aims to protect consumer interests by asking companies to absorb tariff costs, this approach overlooks fundamental economic principles, leading to potential long-term consequences for both businesses and consumers [7].

印度对钢铁加征12%的关税，意在遏制我国钢铁涌入印度市场，而这，可能仅仅只是开始。 牵一发而动全身，当特朗普决定对我国商品加征145%的关税时，情况就开始变得有所不同了。 在如此高的关税面前，任何商品都很难直接运到美国，对我国制造商而言，他们要做的，就是寻找美国之外的市场。 这是近乎唯一的办法。事实上制造商也是在这么做的，但我们忽略了一个更重要的问题。 那就是其他市场准备好接受来自我国商品的冲击了吗？ 美国是全球最大的消费市场，这一点没有疑问，当短期内商品无法输美，而我们又需要消费市场来消化产能的时候，会发生什么事情？ 在印度，他们已经开始见证这一点。 在印度纺织业，他们已经开始承受着来自我国商品的冲击，国内厂商正在向印度主要的纺织产地出口纱线。 我国是全球最大的黏胶纱生产国，这是常用于制作服装的材料。过去印度大多数的黏胶纱需求都由本地供应，进口仅仅只是用来填补供应缺口。 但随着特朗普的关税，我国制造商开始向印度出口大量的黏胶纱，这也冲击到印度本土黏胶纱供应商。 竞争，随即发生。 对印度黏胶纱老板而言，他们的产品有竞争力吗？ 答案是没有。 原因很简单，就是价格；印度从我国进口的黏胶纱每公斤比印度国内便宜了15 ...

Domestic News - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has revised the "Major Asset Restructuring Management Measures for Listed Companies," introducing a private equity "reverse linkage" arrangement for the first time [1] International News - The Federal Reserve's Bostic expects one interest rate cut this year, stating that the U.S. will not fall into recession [3] - New Jersey Transit, the third-largest commuter rail operator in the U.S., has gone on strike for the first time in 40 years, affecting the travel of hundreds of thousands [3] - U.S. one-year inflation expectations for May reached the highest level since 1981; consumer confidence slightly dipped to the second-lowest historical level but ended a four-month streak of significant declines [3] - Trump announced that the U.S. has $10 trillion in investments, considering increasing it to approximately $13 trillion, and has proposed a nuclear agreement to Iran [3] - Trump indicated that new tariffs will be imposed on many countries within the next two to three weeks; Japan may not reach a trade agreement with the U.S. by the end of July, and the Korea-U.S. trade agreement may be finalized after the July 8 deadline [3] - In the Russia-Ukraine talks, discussions lasted only two hours, with Russia demanding Ukrainian troop withdrawal as a condition for ceasefire; Ukraine found the demands unacceptable, and both sides agreed to continue negotiations on the exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war [3] Company News - The Hang Seng Index will include Midea Group and ZTO Express; the Hang Seng Tech Index will add BYD Company while removing Reading Group [4] - The Honghu Fund Phase II, with a scale of 20 billion yuan, is set to invest in the market soon [4] - CATL announced the H-share offering price at HKD 263.00 per share [4] - The Shanghai Stock Exchange will closely monitor *ST Jinguang and other stocks with delisting risk warnings this week [4] - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange will focus on stocks with abnormal price fluctuations, such as *ST Yushun and ST Jiajia, this week [4]