Group 1 - The U.S. Trade Representative, Tai, stated that the U.S. will reassess its trade relationship with China, claiming that the past 20 years have only benefited China and that the U.S. can no longer tolerate this situation [1][3] - The bilateral trade structure between the U.S. and China is characterized by complementarity, with China's exports to the U.S. primarily consisting of electromechanical products, while the U.S. exports mainly agricultural products and energy [5] - The U.S. is facing increased competition from China's industrial upgrades, particularly in high-value products like electric vehicles and lithium batteries, which are eroding the U.S.'s traditional advantages in high-end manufacturing [7] Group 2 - The agricultural sector in the U.S. is under pressure, with soybean imports from China dropping to zero for the first time in seven years, leading to significant impacts on American farmers [9][11] - The current effective tariff rate in the U.S. is close to 19%, the highest since the Great Depression, resulting in an average annual expenditure increase of $2,400 for American households [13] - The U.S. is heavily reliant on China for rare earth elements, which are critical for military applications, and efforts to reduce this dependency are ongoing but face significant challenges [14][16] Group 3 - China is diversifying its foreign trade to reduce reliance on a single market, with exports to ASEAN countries increasing by 9.6%, making ASEAN China's largest trading partner [20] - China's technological self-sufficiency is accelerating, with advancements in various sectors, indicating a shift towards higher value-added production [22] - The internal policy divisions within the U.S. government regarding trade with China are evident, with conflicting statements from officials highlighting the pressures from both businesses and political considerations [24][26] Group 4 - The potential for limited consensus in negotiations exists, particularly regarding tariff exemptions on certain Chinese goods, which could alleviate costs for American consumers [26][28] - The ongoing trade conflict reflects a clash of two development models, with the U.S. attempting to maintain its technological dominance while China pursues multilateral cooperation and industrial upgrades [28]