Core Insights - The article highlights a significant narrowing of the trade deficit between China and the U.S. following the Geneva high-level economic talks, with a notable increase in export growth rates and a slight uptick in import growth due to base effects [1][2][3]. Export Analysis - In June 2025, China's total exports reached $325.18 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, which is a 1.0 percentage point rise from the previous month [1][3]. - The decline in exports to the U.S. has significantly reduced, with a year-on-year decrease of 16.13%, an improvement of 18.39 percentage points compared to the previous month [4]. - Exports to ASEAN countries continued to grow rapidly, while traditional export categories saw declines, with integrated circuits and automobiles showing strong growth [5][6]. Import Analysis - China's total imports in June 2025 amounted to $210.41 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.1%, reversing from negative growth due to base effects [2][6]. - Imports from the U.S. decreased by 15.5% year-on-year, but this decline was 2.6 percentage points less than the previous month [2][6]. - The import growth rates from Japan and ASEAN were positive, while imports from traditional bulk commodities continued to face challenges [7]. Future Outlook - The external environment for trade is expected to remain complex and volatile, with potential risks and opportunities for export growth in 2025 [8]. - Domestic economic policies aimed at stabilizing the economy are anticipated to support a gradual recovery in import growth, although challenges from the real estate market and global trade barriers may persist [8].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **One Star (Bullish with Limited Operability)**: Soybean No. 1, Soybean Meal, Live Hogs [1] - **Two Stars (Clear Bullish/Bearish Trend and Market Fermentation)**: None - **Three Stars (Clearer Bullish/Bearish Trend and Investment Opportunities)**: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Meal, Rapeseed Oil, Corn, Eggs [1] - **White Star (Balanced Trend and Poor Operability, Observe)**: None Core Viewpoints - The prices of various agricultural products are affected by multiple factors such as weather, policy, trade relations, and supply - demand. In the face of uncertainties in tariff and weather issues, the market trends of different agricultural products vary, and continuous attention to relevant factors is required [2][3][4] Summary by Commodity Soybean No. 1 - Domestic soybeans show a volatile and slightly strong rebound. Spot prices are relatively stable, and today's tender procurement had zero transactions. In the next week, there will be more showers in Northeast China and northern North China, which is beneficial for soil moisture but may cause short - term waterlogging. For imported soybeans, in the next two weeks in the US soybean - producing areas, higher - than - normal temperature and precipitation can ease the high - temperature risk. Short - term attention should be paid to weather and policy [2] Soybean & Soybean Meal - As of the week ending July 20, the US soybean good - to - excellent rate was 68%, lower than the expected 71%. In the next two weeks, rainfall in the US soybean - producing areas will be slightly lower than normal, and there will be high - temperature days in the central and southeastern regions. The suspension of Sino - US tariffs is about to end, and China's soybean procurement decision is a market focus. Domestically, the oil mill crushing rate is stable, and the soybean meal inventory is increasing. Before the tariff and weather issues are clear, the soybean meal market will be volatile [3] Soybean Oil & Palm Oil - The main contracts of domestic palm oil and soybean oil show position reduction and price adjustment. Currently, major domestic industrial products are rising strongly, but palm oil does not follow. The palm oil futures main contract price is near the previous high, with position reduction. In the next two weeks in the US soybean - producing areas, high temperature and precipitation can ease the high - temperature risk. Short - term data shows that Malaysia's palm oil production increased and exports decreased in July 1 - 20. Due to the long - term development of US and Indonesian biodiesel and the palm oil's fourth - quarter production reduction cycle, a strategy of buying on dips is maintained [4] Rapeseed Meal & Rapeseed Oil - Today, rapeseed meal is strong and rapeseed oil is weak. The stagnant rise and decline of overseas oilseeds and oils are mainly reflected in the oil market. The peak season of aquatic feed demand is coming, and the consumption of East China granular meal has improved. Coastal oil mills' rapeseed meal inventory is low, supporting the short - term rapeseed meal price. The uncertainty of rapeseed imports remains, and there are variables in Sino - US and Sino - Canadian economic and trade relations. The short - term strategy for rapeseed products is to observe, focusing on weather and trade negotiations [6] Corn - Today, Sinograin held an imported corn sales auction with 198,558 tons, and the transaction rate was 27%. As of the week ending July 20, the US corn good - to - excellent rate was 74%, in line with expectations. The US corn is growing well. Currently, the domestic corn market has few contradictions, and the Dalian corn futures may continue to fluctuate at the bottom [7] Live Hogs - The live hog futures market continues the upward trend of the January contract leading the rise. The far - month contracts are stronger than the near - month ones. The rise is driven by policy expectations. The spot market is weak. The long - term supply indicators show sufficient potential supply. Attention should be paid to policy guidance [8] Eggs - Egg futures increased positions and slightly declined today. Spot prices are stable in some areas and rising in others. The spot price is in the seasonal rebound stage, but attention should be paid to the pressure of cold - storage egg release. The off - season contracts are affected by insufficient old - hen culling and high production capacity. In the long - term, the egg price cycle has not bottomed out [9]

近期，据证券时报消息，美国在国际舞台上动作频频，为了达成自身目的使出不少手段。可从当前局势 来看，这些招数效果不佳。美国对中国的关税施压已经持续了一段时间。据海关总署副署长王令浚通 报，受美国所谓"对等关税"影响，中美贸易第二季度同比下降20.8%，上半年我国对美国进出口总值 2.08万亿元，同比下降9.3%，出口和进口也分别有不同程度下降。 不过6月份中美贸易有所回升，进出口值从5月份不到3000亿元回升到超过3500亿元，同比降幅明显收 窄。这说明中美经贸合作的韧性还在，互利共赢的本质没有变。可美国似乎没意识到这一点，还在继续 搞关税这套。特朗普给不少国家送上"关税函"，对欧盟、墨西哥追加30%关税，对加拿大扬言加征至 35%，这种做法不仅没给美国带来好处，反而让美国的市场和信任受损。《华盛顿邮报》就刊文称，贸 易壁垒这条路会导致美国真正衰落。 特朗普（资料图） 在挑拨中国与其他国家关系上，美国也没闲着。美国国务院官员米尼翁接受日本媒体采访时，提醒东盟 国家不要依赖中国，还称美国最终会跟各国保持公平的贸易。可实际情况是，特朗普对东盟下了重手， 泰国、柬埔寨被征36%的关税，缅甸高达40%，菲律宾也被征20 ...

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Industry Overview - **Industry**: Chinese Macro Economy and Real Estate Market - **Company**: Goldman Sachs (GS) Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Mixed Economic Data for May**: - Fixed asset investment growth was only 3.7%, below the expected 4.0% - Industrial value-added growth was 5.8%, slightly below the expected 6.0% - Retail sales of consumer goods grew strongly by 6.4%, exceeding the market expectation of 4.9% [2][3] 2. **Decline in Urban Housing Demand**: - GS revised the forecast for urban housing demand, estimating it will remain below 5 million units annually, a 75% decrease from the peak of 20 million units in 2017 - Current housing prices are still declining, indicating the real estate market has not yet bottomed out [3][4] 3. **Limited Impact of Export Front-Loading**: - Anticipated "reciprocal" tariffs led to front-loading of exports, with an estimated 5% increase in overall exports in March - The impact on exports for the second half of the year is expected to be limited to 1 percentage point, suggesting that trade surpluses will remain strong [5][4] 4. **Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth**: - May saw a slowdown in fiscal operations, with budgetary income growth at only 0.1%, significantly lower than April's 1.9% - Fiscal expenditure growth decreased from 5.8% in April to 2.6%, indicating that fiscal stimulus has not significantly strengthened [11][12] 5. **Real Estate Revenue Weakness**: - Land transfer revenue fell by 14.2% year-on-year, a stark contrast to April's growth of 3.9% - Budgetary real estate-related tax revenue decreased by 8.6%, reflecting ongoing weakness in the real estate market [11][12] 6. **Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Prices**: - Brent crude oil prices rose to nearly $80 per barrel due to escalating tensions in Iran, with a geopolitical risk premium of about $12 - Two scenarios for oil price increases were outlined, with potential peaks of $90 and $110 per barrel under different supply disruption scenarios [26][28] 7. **Copper Demand Driven by AI**: - AI-driven data center expansion is expected to become a new growth driver for copper demand, particularly in power distribution and cooling systems - Strong capital expenditure expectations for AI-related investments are anticipated to sustain demand for copper-intensive components [32][34] 8. **Modern Dairy Industry Forecast**: - Modern Dairy, a joint venture of Mengniu, expects a net loss of RMB 800-1,000 million in the first half of 2025, significantly higher than last year's loss of RMB 207 million - The core operations remain resilient, with EBITDA expected to remain stable due to lower raw milk sales costs [38][39] Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content - **Fiscal Space for Expansion**: Despite current economic growth exceeding expectations, GS anticipates further fiscal expansion in the second half of the year to counter deflationary pressures and boost confidence [16][18] - **Market Sentiment and Currency Dynamics**: The report highlights a divergence in safe-haven currencies, with the dollar and Swiss franc performing strongly while Asian low-yield currencies face pressure [16][18] - **Potential for Future Trade Weakness**: High-frequency transport data indicates a potential weakening of Chinese exports to the U.S., particularly in container traffic, which may reflect the impact of new tariffs [35][37]

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Group 1 - The article discusses the internal divisions within the U.S. government, particularly focusing on Trump's fluctuating stance towards Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the implications for the economy [1][9][10] - Trump's initial intention to remove Powell led to negative market reactions, including declines in major stock indices and a rise in bond yields, indicating potential economic instability [9][12][20] - The article highlights Trump's contradictory statements regarding his approach to China, showcasing a significant shift from aggressive rhetoric to a more conciliatory tone, suggesting a desire for negotiation [41][46][58] Group 2 - The article notes the chaos within the U.S. State Department, exacerbated by recent layoffs, which have led to operational disruptions and protests from former employees [66][68] - It emphasizes the political pressure Trump faces from both allies and opponents regarding the Epstein case, which is being used to undermine his authority and support [24][39][70] - The article concludes that Trump's changing strategies, particularly towards China, are driven by a need to stabilize both domestic and international relations amid growing internal dissent and external pressures [60][63][66]

Economic Growth Predictions - Multiple foreign institutions have raised their GDP growth forecasts for China in 2025, with Morgan Stanley increasing its prediction from 4.5% to 4.8%, Goldman Sachs from 4.6% to 4.7%, and UBS from 4% to 4.7% [1][4] - At least nine U.S. and international banks have adjusted their forecasts for China's economic growth, with Barclays and Morgan Stanley predicting nearly 5% growth for this year [2] Economic Indicators - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with industrial output increasing by 6.4%, and high-tech manufacturing growing by 8.7% [3] - Retail sales increased by 5.0% year-on-year, reflecting a 0.4 percentage point acceleration from the first quarter [3] Chip Export Developments - AMD plans to resume exports of its MI308 chip to China following U.S. government approval, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy regarding AI chip exports to China [7] - The approval of H20 chip exports to China is expected to enhance Nvidia's profitability and indicates progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations [8] Market Sentiment - Optimism regarding China's economic growth is improving investment expectations in the Chinese stock market, with Citigroup upgrading its rating on the consumer sector from "neutral" to "overweight" [5] - Bridgewater's onshore China fund achieved a 14% return in the first half of the year, reflecting a positive outlook on Chinese equities due to policy support and relatively low valuations [5]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The focus is on the impact of U.S. tariffs on imports from China, particularly in the electric tools, hand tools, and lawnmower sectors, as well as the broader implications for supply chains and market dynamics [1][2][3][4]. Key Points and Arguments - **Tariff Increases**: In the first half of 2025, the average tariff on Chinese imports reached 54%, with electric tools facing a 35.8% tariff and lawnmowers experiencing a significant increase [1][4]. - **Decline in Market Share**: Since the trade war began in 2018, China's share of electric tool exports to the U.S. has dropped from 40%-45% to around 20%, indicating a trend of supply chain relocation [1][5]. - **Impact on Import Volumes**: The correlation between freight costs and import values suggests that while both increased in 2024, a sharp decline is expected post-March 2025 due to tariff impacts [1][6][7]. - **Hand Tools Performance**: Hand tools showed stable growth in early 2025, but a significant drop to -7% in May indicates the growing impact of tariffs on actual import volumes [1][8]. - **Lawnmower Market Share**: The market share of Chinese lawnmowers plummeted from 40%-45% at the end of 2023 to 13% by May 2025, highlighting the direct impact of high tariffs [1][10]. - **Overall Import Trends**: The overall import value has been suppressed by high tariffs, with monthly amounts decreasing by 10%-20%, yet consumer demand remains positive, suggesting potential for inventory replenishment if tariffs stabilize [3][13][14]. Additional Important Insights - **Supply Chain Data Importance**: U.S. customs data is crucial for understanding actual market demand and supply, especially in the context of changing tariffs and supply chain dynamics [2][17]. - **Future Opportunities**: The current export chain opportunities are linked to stable tariff expectations and low inventory levels, which may lead to a replenishment cycle in the third quarter of 2025 [15]. - **Stock Selection**: Companies with strong overseas operations should be prioritized for investment, as they are less affected by the high tariffs imposed on Chinese goods [16]. - **Impact of U.S.-China Decoupling**: The increasing decoupling between the U.S. and China makes U.S. customs data more relevant for industry research, providing better insights into trade changes and their effects on the market [17].

美中贸易全国委员会：中国市场仍是企业维持全球竞争力的关键所在 金十数据7月16日讯，当地时间7月16日，美中贸易全国委员会发布2025年《中国商业环境调查》报告。 报告称，中美关系及关税影响成为美国企业面临的主要挑战，但中国市场仍是企业维持全球竞争力的关 键所在。 （央视新闻） ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - The current core combination of "weak economic recovery + low inflation" remains unchanged, and the loose liquidity continues, which still provides positive support for the bond market. In the short term, the upside and downside space of yields is limited, and it is expected that Treasury bond futures will continue to fluctuate. Given that there is no directional turn in the policy environment and fundamentals, investors are advised to maintain a certain position [2] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Disk - T, TF, and TL main contract closing prices decreased by 0.05%, 0.01%, and 0.05% respectively, while the TS main contract closing price increased by 0.01%. The trading volumes of T, TF, TS, and TL main contracts decreased by 1203, 616, 81, and 2014 respectively [2] 3.2 Futures Spreads - The spreads of TL2512 - 2509, T2512 - 2509, TF2512 - 2509 increased by 0.01, 0.04, and 0.02 respectively, while the spread of TS2512 - 2509 remained unchanged. The spreads of T09 - TL09 remained unchanged, and the spreads of TF09 - T09, TS09 - T09, TS09 - TF09 increased by 0.03, 0.06, and 0.03 respectively [2] 3.3 Futures Positions - The main contract positions of T, TF, TS, and TL decreased by 2732, 3823, 718, and 2238 respectively. Among the top 20 long - positions, T and TS decreased by 1044 and 793 respectively, while TF and TL increased by 603 and 412 respectively. Among the top 20 short - positions, T decreased by 184, TF decreased by 730, TS decreased by 25, and TL increased by 170. The net short - positions of T and TS increased by 860 and 768 respectively, while those of TF and TL decreased by 1333 and 242 respectively [2] 3.4 CTD (Clean Price) - The clean prices of 250007.IB, 240020.IB, 210014.IB decreased by 0.0380, 0.0175, 0.0832 respectively, while the clean prices of 220010.IB, 250006.IB, 240010.IB, 210005.IB increased by 0.0168, 0.0262, 0.0090, 0.0637 respectively [2] 3.5 Active Treasury Bond Yields - The yields of 3y, 5y, 7y, 10y decreased by 1.25bp, 1.30bp, 1.65bp, 1.11bp respectively, while the 1y yield remained unchanged [2] 3.6 Short - term Interest Rates - The silver - pledged overnight rate increased by 17.02bp, while the Shibor overnight rate decreased by 6.90bp. The silver - pledged 7 - day and 14 - day rates decreased by 4.43bp and increased by 2.00bp respectively, and the Shibor 7 - day and 14 - day rates decreased by 4.20bp and 2.00bp respectively [2] 3.7 LPR Rates - The 1y and 5y LPR rates remained unchanged [2] 3.8 Open Market Operations - The issuance scale was 520.1 billion yuan and 444.6 billion yuan, and the maturity scale was 75.5 billion yuan, with an interest rate of 1.4% for 7 - day [2] 3.9 Industry News - In June, the industrial added value of large - scale industries increased by 6.8% year - on - year, and the total retail sales of consumer goods was 4228.7 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.8%. In the first half of 2025, the national fixed - asset investment (excluding rural households) was 24865.4 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.8%, and the fixed - asset investment in June decreased by 0.12% month - on - month. From January to June, the national real estate development investment was 4665.8 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 11.2%. In the first half of the year, the total value of China - US imports and exports was 2.08 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 9.3%, among which exports decreased by 9.9% and imports decreased by 7.7%. The China - US trade turned from a year - on - year increase in the first quarter to a year - on - year decrease in the second quarter, with a decline of 20.8% [2] 3.10 Market Performance - On Wednesday, Treasury bond cash bonds showed mixed trends. The yields of 1 - 3Y bonds decreased by about 0.25 - 0.85bp, the yields of 5 - 7Y bonds increased by about 0.50bp, and the yields of 10Y and 30Y bonds increased by about 0.30bp and 0.50bp respectively. Most Treasury bond futures declined, with the TS main contract rising by 0.01%, and the TF, T, TL main contracts falling by 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.05% respectively [2] 3.11 Domestic Fundamentals - In June, industrial added value and retail sales showed a slight recovery, the scale of fixed - asset investment continued to shrink, and the unemployment rate remained the same as the previous month. In terms of financial data, social financing increased more than expected, credit demand improved marginally, and the activity of deposits increased. In June, affected by the progress of China - US trade negotiations, imports and exports increased significantly year - on - year. The price level continued to be under pressure, with CPI improving marginally and PPI falling into deflation for 7 consecutive months [2] 3.12 Overseas Situation - In June, the US core CPI was continuously lower than expected, but due to the recent US tariff policy, inflation risks continued to rise. There were greater differences within the Fed regarding the impact of tariffs on the inflation path, but the policy tone remained cautious and wait - and - see, and there was no consensus on the expectation of interest rate cuts [2]