Group 1 - The perception among some Chinese Americans is that the U.S. has won the tariff war, believing that the U.S. has achieved its goals and gained hundreds of billions in additional revenue, despite the looming $9 trillion debt due this year [1][3] - The U.S. currently has nearly $37 trillion in debt, with approximately $28 trillion being domestic debt, mostly held by the Federal Reserve and large family trusts on Wall Street [3][5] - Wall Street has raised the interest on U.S. debt to over 5% annually, with about one-third of this debt maturing this year, leading to a potential doubling of interest payments by 2026 [5][9] Group 2 - A significant portion of the funds from U.S. debt has been funneled into the valuations of the "Big Seven" Wall Street firms, which have valuations nearing $2-4 trillion, almost equivalent to the U.S. GDP [7][9] - The ongoing financial strategies in the U.S. are characterized as "number games," with concerns that the country may face challenges in military production capabilities if a conflict arises, given the reliance on foreign components for critical projects like the F35 [9]

Group 1 - The article highlights the U.S. as a master of "number games" in international trade negotiations, particularly criticizing its tactics with Japan and Vietnam [2][3] - In the negotiation with Japan, the U.S. claimed Japan would invest $550 billion, but the actual government financial arrangement involved only $5 to $10 billion, with the rest being voluntary corporate investments [2] - The negotiation with Vietnam was described as a "farce," where the U.S. initially agreed to a 1% tariff but later claimed it was 20%, showcasing a manipulation of numbers to gain an advantage [3] Group 2 - The unilateral actions of the U.S. have provoked backlash from several countries, including the EU, Brazil, and India, which have all initiated countermeasures against U.S. tariffs [5] - The U.S.'s international credibility has significantly declined, leading countries to distrust U.S. commitments and agreements, impacting future negotiations [6] - The global trade landscape is shifting as countries like Japan and ASEAN nations reduce reliance on the U.S. market, with Japan accelerating its "de-Americanization" efforts in supply chains [6] Group 3 - The article warns that if the U.S. continues its current approach, it risks becoming increasingly isolated on the international trade stage, potentially leading to significant economic consequences [8] - The core of international trade should be fairness and cooperation, but the U.S. is perceived to be pursuing unilateralism and protectionism, which is unsustainable [8]