今年上半年，成都实现外贸进出口总额4274.7亿元，同比增长9.4%。1-8月，消费品进口规模达105.5亿元。成都市商务局相关负责人表示，"金秋全球汇"首 日的火热人气，正是成都市民对高品质进口消费需求的生动体现。 "'2025进口嘉年华'既有面向消费者的购物活动，也有面向企业的供需对接，B端与C端相互链接，线上与线下同步进行，为的就是通过消费对供给的牵引， 培育更多进口市场主体，推动进口规模持续扩大。"该负责人介绍，接下来11月还将在上海组织开展进口供需对接活动，邀请进口商品供需企业和外国贸促 机构分享市场机遇，推广进口商品海外直采模式，扩大进口主体规模，为成都进口贸易发展注入更多动力。 该负责人表示，下一步，成都市商务局将持续深化"成都进口嘉年华"品牌IP，扩大优质进口、丰富消费选择，让"在成都·购全球"的便利惠及更多市民，并通 过政策和市场双轮驱动，构建成都消费市场与国际优质消费供给之间扁平化、短链化路径，将庞大的消费市场优势转化为进口贸易优势，推动消费和贸 易"双增长""双提升"。 红星新闻记者 彭惊 9月26日，成都市商务局主办的2025成都进口嘉年华"金秋全球汇"主题活动在成都市天府大悦城启幕。 ...

红星新闻网9月26日讯为进一步深度链接国内国际两个市场，助推国际消费中心城市建设，9月26日，成都市商务局主办的2025成都进口嘉年华"金秋全球 汇"主题活动，在成都市天府大悦城启幕。活动首日，四大主题展区人潮涌动，打卡抽奖、达人直播、好物推荐等环节轮番上演，以热闹氛围开启了这场为 期三天的进口消费盛宴。各区（市）县50余个特色进口消费场景，也将在国庆中秋节期间同步联动。 作为"2025成都进口嘉年华"系列活动的重要组成部分，"金秋全球汇"主题活动聚焦美食、美妆、家居、户外休闲四大进口品类，邀请20家进口商品销售商家 集中展销，以"激发进口消费动能，促进外贸规模稳定"为目标，通过精准品类布局，让市民足不出蓉即可享受"在成都、购全球"的消费便利。 "进口户外休闲+旅行装备区"则成年轻人"聚集地"，运动背包、露营装备兼具颜值与实用性，不少人拿起装备拍照打卡，计划为国庆假期出行做准备。 捷克水晶品牌Krasna Duse负责人罗文也带来了特色好物。"我们是立足成都、面向全国的企业，主营捷克波希米亚水晶手工制品，涵盖首饰、酒杯酒具及大 师作品，全是捷克原装进口。"罗文介绍，捷克水晶手工制品每一件都是无模具的手工制品， ...

Group 1 - The US and EU have reached a consensus on certain details of their trade agreement, primarily focusing on tariff adjustments, with the US imposing a 15% tariff on most European products, up from just over 2% previously [1] - The agreement includes a conditional reduction of the US tariff on European car imports from 25% to 15%, contingent upon the EU eliminating tariffs on US industrial products and providing greater market access for certain US agricultural products [1][4] - The EU has been negotiating for exemptions for key domestic industries, but the wine and spirits sectors did not receive the desired exemptions, disappointing stakeholders in those industries [3] Group 2 - EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic emphasized that the agreement is a positive step amid changing trade dynamics, but it is just the beginning of ongoing negotiations [4] - The Trump administration views this agreement as a significant move towards addressing trade imbalances and reducing the long-standing trade deficit with the EU [6] - The joint statement released is not legally binding and contains many terms that require further negotiation, indicating that complex issues like "rules of origin" will take time to resolve [6][11] Group 3 - The agreement framework includes commitments from the EU to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy products over three years and to invest an additional $600 billion in the US [7] - Analysts express skepticism regarding the feasibility of these investment commitments, as the EU cannot directly influence private sector spending [9] - Despite the new tariffs increasing costs for US consumers purchasing European goods, the overall agreement is seen as favoring US interests while preventing a full-blown trade war [11]

Core Insights - The Horgos International Border Cooperation Center has become a popular cross-border shopping destination during the May Day holiday, with an average daily foot traffic of 30,000 people, comparable to the Spring Festival travel rush [1] - The center has transformed from a border trade point into a bustling shopping hub, often referred to as "Little Dubai" by Central Asian merchants, showcasing a significant increase in international consumer activity [3] Cross-Border Shopping Experience - The duty-free shops are thriving, with products like Kazakh chocolates and French perfumes attracting many shoppers, who find prices 30% lower than those offered by purchasing agents [3] - The center features a diverse range of products, including kitchenware, with merchants adapting to the influx of Kazakh customers by adding Russian price tags [3] Cultural Exchange and Integration - The center showcases a blend of cultures, with visitors experiencing traditional Chinese medicine treatments at lower prices compared to Kazakhstan, and local artisans demonstrating traditional crafts [5] - The unique atmosphere is highlighted by the presence of various cultural elements, such as Kazakh and Uyghur dance performances during holiday parades, reflecting a rich cultural mix [8] Operational Insights - The center has implemented measures to manage the flow of visitors, including staggered entry plans to ease congestion during peak times [1] - Practical tips for visitors include optimal entry times and packaging requirements for larger purchases, enhancing the overall shopping experience [9] Future Developments - Plans for future upgrades include the potential introduction of facial recognition for customs clearance and the establishment of a Central Asian cuisine area [9] - The center's appeal lies not only in tax-free shopping but also in the unique experience of crossing a virtual border, as expressed by international visitors [9]