自从特朗普上台后，向其他国家征收关税，就成为了美国经济战的主要方式，在他上一任期也做过这样的事情，只不过这一次略显疯狂而已。 特朗普试图用高昂关税威胁他国，以此给美国经济打一针强心剂。此前，特朗普将矛头指向中国，但并未起到理想效果，反倒被中国的反击整得灰头土脸， 这是特朗普没有想到的。 既然柿子得捡软的捏，于是特朗普就开始对越南以及欧盟施压，但没想到却给中国带来了两大惊喜，第一个就是摸到了美国的底牌。 除了越南之外，欧盟也被迫承受了来自于特朗普的压力，特朗普在社交媒体上公开提到，建议对欧盟征收50%的关税。 特朗普认为：欧盟设置贸易壁垒、征收增值税就是在贸易上占美国的便宜。直到现在，双方依旧在关税问题上闹的不可开交。不过，欧盟的反击还是相当给 力的，不像越南毫无还手之力。 要知道，特朗普的关税战主要针对的就是中国，因为在目前只有中国的经济体量让美国感受到了威胁。但因为中国采取了合理的反制措施，让美国的贸易霸 凌行为落空。 在这种情况下，特朗普直接转变思路，开始向越南和欧盟施压。 相较于欧盟，越南很明显更容易对付一些，美国直接告诉越南，为了防止中国商品通过越南转口，美国要对越南出口美国的产品加征一定程度的关税， ...

Group 1 - The U.S. announced a 25% tariff on South Korean imports starting August 1, which has significant implications for South Korea's economy and its diplomatic relations with the U.S. [1][3] - The tariff is seen as a strategy by the U.S. to pressure South Korean companies to invest more in U.S. manufacturing and to purchase more U.S. energy and agricultural products, aiming to reduce the trade deficit [3][5] - The U.S. is leveraging this tariff to influence South Korea's stance on China, as the new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, has expressed intentions to improve relations with China, which contradicts U.S. interests [3][6] Group 2 - South Korea's key industries, including automotive, steel, and semiconductors, are heavily reliant on exports to the U.S., making them particularly vulnerable to the new tariffs [5][6] - The South Korean government faces a dilemma: aligning with U.S. interests could alleviate tariff pressures but would damage relations with China, a crucial trade partner [6][8] - The South Korean administration is actively seeking to negotiate on key security issues, such as wartime operational control, which could provide leverage in discussions with the U.S. regarding tariffs and cooperation against China [8]

Group 1 - The ongoing tariff negotiations between Japan and the United States have not reached an agreement, indicating significant contradictions and differences between the two parties [1] - Japan's economy is still struggling, with GDP growth nearly stagnant last year, highlighting the urgency for Japan to defend its economic interests amid the tariff war [10] - Japanese decision-makers recognize that relying solely on the U.S. is not a sustainable strategy, prompting a need for diversified development paths and stronger ties with China [15] Group 2 - Japanese professor Shiratori Hiro emphasizes the importance of a strong stance against U.S. tariff threats, suggesting that Japan should adopt a proactive approach similar to China's [3][12] - The U.S. has imposed high tariffs on Japanese automobiles, which could severely impact Japan's economy, leading to a firm opposition from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba [10] - Japan's response to U.S. demands includes a commitment to maintain trade relations with China, as the latter is a crucial trading partner for Japan [12]

Group 1 - China has not imported US LNG for nearly two and a half months since imposing a 15% retaliatory tariff in February, with imports dropping from 65,700 tons in February to zero in March compared to 412,500 tons last year [1][3] - The Chinese government is diversifying its natural gas supply channels and is not solely reliant on the US, focusing on increasing domestic production and utilizing cheaper alternatives such as coal and renewable energy [3][5] - The trade tensions have led to Canada imposing high tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and steel products, prompting China to retaliate with tariffs on Canadian agricultural products [5][6] Group 2 - There is a call from various sectors in Canada for a pragmatic cooperation with China, suggesting a need to reassess past policies towards China to improve bilateral relations [7] - The Chinese ambassador to Canada emphasized the strong complementary nature of economic relations between China and Canada, particularly in the energy sector [6][7]