Group 1 - The U.S. has officially expanded the scope of steel and aluminum tariffs, imposing a 50% tariff on hundreds of derivative products [1][5] - The expanded tariff list includes 407 types of steel and aluminum derivative products, which will incur additional tariffs based on their steel and aluminum content [3] - This move is expected to impact global trade and increase production costs for U.S. manufacturers, compounding existing pressures from tariffs [5] Group 2 - U.S. manufacturers are heavily reliant on imports from Brazil for steel, particularly semi-finished slab, due to a structural supply gap of approximately 5 million tons [7] - Cleveland-Cliffs, a major U.S. steel producer, has halted operations at three facilities and reported a loss of $470 million in Q2 2025, exploring asset sales to recover losses [7]

当地时间6月3日，美国白宫发表声明称，美国总统特朗普宣布将进口钢铁和铝及其衍生制品的关税从 25%提高至50%。该关税政策自美国东部时间2025年6月4日凌晨00时01分起生效。 美国特朗普政府宣布扩大对钢铁和铝进口征收50%关税的范围，扩大的关税清单将于8月18日正式生 效。 当地时间8月15日，美国特朗普政府宣布扩大对钢铁和铝进口征收50%关税的范围，将数百种衍生产品 纳入加征关税清单。 美国商务部在当天晚间发布的《联邦公报》公告中表示，工业与安全局已将407个产品编码加入《美国 协调关税表》，这些产品将因所含钢铁和铝成分而被加征额外关税。 公告称，这些产品中非钢铁和铝的部分，将适用特朗普总统对特定国家商品所征收的关税税率。扩大的 关税清单将于8月18日正式生效。 美国劳工部发布的最新数据显示，美国7月份PPI（生产者价格指数）环比上涨0.9%，大幅高于6月份的 零增长和市场预期的0.2%，为2022年6月以来的最大涨幅；该指数同比涨幅为3.3%，大幅高于6月份的 2.3%和市场预期的2.6%，为今年2月以来的最高水平。 美国劳工部的数据还显示，7月份PPI上涨主要被服务业驱动。服务业生产者价格指数当月环 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration has announced an expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, increasing the tariff rate to 50% on hundreds of derivative products [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Expansion Details - The U.S. Department of Commerce has added 407 product codes to the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which will incur additional tariffs due to their steel and aluminum content [2]. - The expanded tariff list will officially take effect on August 18 [2]. - The tariff on imported steel and aluminum was previously raised from 25% to 50% as announced on June 3 [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the Trump administration has expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to include hundreds of derivative products, with a 50% tariff rate applied to these items [1] - On August 15, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the addition of 407 product codes to the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which will incur additional tariffs due to their steel and aluminum content [1] - The expanded tariff list will officially take effect on August 18, following a previous announcement on June 3 to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and their derivatives from 25% to 50% [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. government announced an increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025, adding to global economic uncertainty [1][2] - The European Union expressed regret over the U.S. decision, indicating it could lead to retaliatory measures, with existing and additional measures set to automatically take effect on July 14, 2025, if no acceptable solution is reached [2] - The increase in tariffs is expected to raise prices on significant consumer goods, including housing, automobiles, and packaged foods, impacting ordinary consumers [2] Group 2 - The U.S. canned food manufacturing sector is likely to face increased costs due to higher steel and aluminum tariffs, which could lead to higher prices for canned products [2] - Major multinational food companies may be compelled to raise product prices as they struggle to source all necessary raw materials domestically due to the tariffs [2]

Group 1 - The U.S. government announced an increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025 [2] - The U.S. will maintain a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from the UK, with potential adjustments based on compliance with the Environmental Policy Statement [2] - The European Union expressed regret over the U.S. decision, indicating it adds to economic uncertainty and is preparing countermeasures [3] Group 2 - The tariff increase is expected to raise prices on significant consumer goods, including housing, automobiles, and packaged foods, impacting ordinary consumers [3] - Specific food items affected include canned tuna, chicken soup, fruits, tomato sauce, beer, and soda, which rely on metal packaging [3] - The increase in tariffs may force companies to raise product prices due to the inability to source all raw materials domestically [3]