Group 1: Tariff Policy Impact - The U.S. has increased tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, citing national security and the need to boost domestic industry competitiveness [1][3] - This tariff hike has provoked strong reactions from Canada, the EU, and South Korea, with Canada stating it makes exports economically unviable and the EU preparing countermeasures [3][5] - Industries heavily reliant on steel and aluminum, such as automotive and construction, are facing significant cost increases, which are likely to be passed on to consumers [8] Group 2: U.S.-China Trade Negotiations - Upcoming trade talks in London between U.S. and Chinese representatives are seen as crucial, with a focus on issues like rare earth supply and market access [5][6] - The U.S. is heavily dependent on rare earth materials for high-end industries, and there are indications that China may agree to resume rare earth exports [6] - The outcome of these negotiations is uncertain, but a successful agreement could stabilize trade relations and benefit global trade [8]

中美在日内瓦再度交锋，中方当场点名美国犯下的错误，值得注意的是，这次有47国都投下了赞成票。那么，中方的表态有哪些要点？这场交锋传递出怎样 的信息？ 5月20日至21日，世界贸易组织（WTO）总理事会第二次会议在瑞士日内瓦召开，在这场大会上，中国主动设置议程，并提交了《关于当前形势下支持多边 贸易体制的声明》书面提案，明确指出美国推动的所谓"对等关税"政策违反了WTO的基本规则，不仅损害了发展中国家的利益，还可能破坏全球贸易体系 的稳定性。 美国代表则辩称，WTO未能有效解决贸易逆差和非市场政策问题，并呼吁改革现有体系。美方认为，中国利用WTO规则保护自身"非市场行为"，而美国需 通过单边措施维护利益。针对美方的言论，中国代表当场指出，美国近年来多次以"国家安全"为借口实施关税壁垒，例如对钢铝产品加征惩罚性关税，相关 措施已被WTO裁定违规，但美方仍拒绝执行裁决，甚至阻挠上诉机构运作。 不过，在这场大会上，国际社会的多数声音站在多边主义一边，47个国家在会议中投下赞成票，支持中国及新加坡、瑞士等国提出的关于维护多边贸易体制 的共同声明。此外，包括巴西、俄罗斯、巴基斯坦等国在内的一众成员对单边主义行为表达了共同 ...