在特朗普关税威胁引发的恐慌性抢购浪潮下，美国贸易逆差飙升至历史新高，导致华尔街主要银行纷纷 下调一季度GDP预期至负值。 周二公布的数据显示，3月美国商品贸易逆差飙升至1620亿美元，远超2024年3月的928亿美元，创下自 上世纪90年代初有记录以来的最高水平。这一数字超出了彭博社对经济学家的所有预测值，表明贸易对 第一季度经济增长造成了巨大拖累。 面对这一爆炸性数据，华尔街投行纷纷下调对美国经济的预测。根据金融时报报道，摩根士丹利将第一 季度GDP预期从零增长大幅下调至同比下滑1.4%，他们直言："关税前的进口激增规模超出预期，而库 存并未抵消这一影响。" 同样，高盛将预期从-0.2%下调至-0.8%，摩根大通则将预期从零调整至-1.75%。 企业抢跑进口，数据严重扭曲 这一惊人的贸易逆差几乎完全归因于进口的暴涨。数据显示，3月份美国进口额增长5%，达到3427亿美 元，比去年同期大幅增长31%。其中，消费品进口激增27.5%，汽车和资本货物进口也有明显增加。 这种进口狂潮背后是企业在关税实施前的恐慌性囤货。Pantheon Macroeconomics高级美国经济学家 Oliver Allen表示："2 ...

Group 1 - The U.S. national debt has reached an alarming $36 trillion, posing a significant threat to the economy [1] - Former President Trump attempted to address the debt issue through spending cuts and tax increases, but faced resistance from powerful interests [1][3] - Trump's strategy included imposing tariffs globally, but this approach was met with strong pushback from China and other countries, leading to a lack of cooperation [3] Group 2 - Trump considered leveraging the Federal Reserve's $7.5 trillion in U.S. debt as a means to alleviate the national debt burden [4] - His actions included public criticism of the Federal Reserve and attempts to exert control over it, which caused turmoil in the stock market [6] - The volatility in the stock market, including a significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, highlighted the risks associated with Trump's economic interventions [6]

智通财经APP获悉，美国商品贸易逆差在3月份出人意料地扩大至历史新高，因企业继续抢在关税生效 前进口商品，这预示美国第一季度经济产出数据可能将受到重大拖累，单月进口规模激增可能是美国企 业在关税生效前确保商品和材料供应的最后一搏。最近的预测数据显示美国经济疲软之势难以避免，许 多经济学家大幅下调了美国2025年GDP增速预期，一些经济学家甚至预测美国经济在2025年将陷入衰退 境地。 美国商务部周二公布的数据显示，3月份美国商品贸易赤字环比意外增长9.6%，达到1620亿美元。由于 进口在美国国内生产总值(GDP)核算中被计为负项，这一数据暗示美国政府将于美东时间周三公布的一 季度GDP初值将比经济学家们此前的普遍预期更为疲弱甚至有可能陷入负增长，并且已经促使多位经济 学家在创纪录的逆差数据公布后下调第一季度美国GDP以及2025年美国GDP预估。 当天公布的另一份报告显示，特朗普政府的关税政策同样令美国企业与普通家庭对经济前景和财务状况 的看法大幅恶化。美国谘商会(Conference Board)公布的统计数据显示，4月美国消费者们对未来六个月 的预期指数降至2011年以来最低水平。 美国商品贸易逆差扩大 ...

Group 1 - London copper prices increased due to concerns over recent supply tightness, with three-month copper rising by $62 to $9,440 per ton [1] - The three-month aluminum price rose by $31.50 to $2,465.50 per ton, while zinc and lead also saw increases of $16 and $10 respectively [2] - Nickel and tin prices, however, decreased, with nickel falling by $65 to $15,550 per ton and tin down by $102 to $31,919 per ton [2] Group 2 - COMEX copper inventories increased by 40% this month amid investigations into potential new copper import tariffs by Washington, with a significant premium of $1,443 per ton over LME copper [3] - The global copper market is expected to see a surplus increase from 138,000 tons last year to 289,000 tons this year, with continued oversupply projected for next year [3] - The U.S. trade deficit reached a record high of $162 billion in March, indicating a significant drag on first-quarter GDP growth, estimated to be as much as 1.9 percentage points [3]

美国政府加征关税有两大目标，降低贸易逆差和促进美国再工业化，前者主要是经济层面的保护主义，后者更具有地缘竞争的特征，主要是针对中国 作为全球制造业体系中心的地位。两个目标相互联系，关键变量是规模，美国对一个小型经济体的贸易逆差不具有系统重要性。由此分析美国关税作 用的机制和影响需要重视规模经济的角色。美国的贸易逆差反映了其低储蓄率，后者有美元国际货币地位和美国大型科技企业全球收租的作用，国际 货币和数字经济有规模经济效应，但其垄断属性使得相关的收益更多由美国获取，包括负债成本低和资产高估值带来的财富效应，提高了消费率，贸 易逆差是结果的体现。另一方面，制造业也具有规模经济效应，但是充分竞争的行业，创新带来的垄断超额收益难以持久，中国的大制造业体系产生 的规模效应由所有经济体更平衡享受，体现为中国的实体资源对外转移（出口量大幅上升），结合内部社会保障体系不完善等结构性因素导致的需求 不足，形成宏观层面的贸易顺差。 美国关税可能对上述的两个规模经济模式带来重大冲击。近期美国市场出现罕见的"股债汇三杀"现象，反映了投资者对关税引发的国际经贸摩擦冲击 美元地位和科技巨头在一些领域的垄断地位的担忧。对全球经济来讲，关税 ...

Snap一季度营收13.6亿美元，分析师预期13.5亿美元。一季度日活用户数4.6亿，分析师预期4.5911亿。美股盘后，Snap跌超12%。 | Snap | | | | --- | --- | --- | | SNAP US 空 | | | | 国际 9.230 昨收 8.830 量比 9.105 低 8.825 市值 154.45亿 换 | | 2.80 9.29% | | 0.275 3.11% | | | | 开 8.830 市盈™ 亏损 额 | | 8.96 Z | | 盘后 7.970 - - 1.135 - - 12.47% ⊙ 17:25 美东时间 | | | | 盘后 × | | | | 时间05:25 最新:7.970 涨幅:-12.466% | | | | 10.590 | +16.31% 盘后最新 | | | 7.970 | | | | -1.135 -12.47% | | | | 最 高 | | 9890 | 每经编辑 杜宇 当地时间4月29日，美股三大指数集体收涨，道指涨0.72%，标普500指数涨0.58%，纳指涨0.55%。其中，道指、标普500指数均录得日线六连涨。 大型科 ...

当地时间4月29日，央视记者获悉，美国人口普查局当日发布的初步贸易数据显示，美国贸易逆差3月激增140亿美元， 达到创纪录的1620亿美元。 据悉，贸易逆差激增的原因是企业纷纷在特朗普政府推出一系列"对等"关税前囤积物资。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. trade deficit in goods surged to a record high of $162 billion in March, driven by a significant increase in imports as companies rushed to bring in goods ahead of anticipated tariffs, indicating a substantial drag on economic growth for the first quarter [1][5][9]. Group 1: Trade Deficit and Economic Impact - The trade deficit increased by 9.6% from the previous month, reaching $162 billion, which is the highest on record [1][5]. - The record trade deficit is expected to contribute to a minimal GDP growth of only 0.4% for the first quarter, marking the slowest growth rate in nearly three years [9]. - Analysts predict that the surge in imports may lead to further downward revisions of GDP forecasts following the latest trade deficit data [9]. Group 2: Import and Export Dynamics - In March, U.S. goods exports rose by 1.2% to $180.8 billion, but this growth was significantly outpaced by the surge in imports [3][12]. - Imports increased by 5% to $342.7 billion, primarily driven by consumer goods, as companies sought to import ahead of the implementation of tariffs [6][7]. - Consumer goods imports saw a notable increase of 27.5%, alongside rises in automotive and capital goods imports [7]. Group 3: Inventory and Future Outlook - Retail inventories decreased by 0.1%, while wholesale inventories increased by 0.5%, indicating mixed inventory trends [12]. - If high tariffs remain in place, the demand for foreign goods in the U.S. may decline, potentially leading to a significant reduction in the trade deficit in the coming months [12].

Core Viewpoint - The article argues that misconceptions about trade deficits are shaping U.S. economic policy, particularly under Trump's administration, which could threaten U.S. prosperity and the international order [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Deficits and Economic Impact - The U.S. accumulated a current account deficit of $14.4 trillion from 2000 to 2024, which appears unsustainable, yet the net financial income only decreased by $190 billion during the same period, indicating a hidden strength in U.S. value creation through intangible assets [2][3]. - In 2024, the U.S. goods trade deficit is projected to reach $1.2 trillion, but a services trade surplus of $295 billion and significant sales from U.S. subsidiaries abroad (totaling $2.1 trillion) nearly offset this deficit, resulting in a net services surplus of $895 billion [2][3]. Group 2: Intangible Assets and Economic Structure - The actual amount "borrowed" by the U.S. is estimated at $28 trillion, with half used for domestic consumption and the other half for foreign direct investment, highlighting the unique way U.S. companies leverage capital with intangible assets to achieve higher returns [3][4]. - The concept of "dark matter," introduced by the author, refers to the unquantifiable value of knowledge assets that traditional statistics fail to capture, which has allowed the U.S. to maintain trade deficits without facing typical economic repercussions [3][4]. Group 3: Geopolitical Consequences - Trump's trade policies threaten the established global trade and investment principles, which could lead to reduced intellectual property protections and increased taxation on U.S. tech, pharmaceutical, and entertainment sectors, potentially depleting the income that offsets the current account deficit [4]. - The shift towards a more closed U.S. economy could undermine its historical role as a magnet for talent and innovation, leading to strategic isolation and a loss of influence in global affairs [4].

Group 1 - The Japanese top currency diplomat denied a media report claiming that U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin preferred a weak dollar and a strong yen during a bilateral meeting [1] - Japanese Finance Minister Aso and Mnuchin had their first face-to-face meeting during the IMF and World Bank meetings, with no discussion on exchange rate targets [1][2] - The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that the Japanese government is considering increasing imports of U.S. rice and soybeans as potential leverage in tariff negotiations with the Trump administration [1] Group 2 - Finance Minister Aso also denied the Yomiuri Shimbun report on social media, reiterating that there were no discussions on exchange rate targets or frameworks for managing the yen's value [2] - U.S. President Trump is focused on addressing the U.S. trade deficit and has previously accused Japan of intentionally maintaining a weak yen, which has led to market expectations that Tokyo may face pressure to strengthen the yen against the dollar [2] - Mnuchin described the meeting with Aso as "very constructive" and mentioned discussions related to exchange rate matters [2]