Core Viewpoint - The report by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce highlights the U.S. failure to adhere to WTO rules, emphasizing unilateral measures such as "reciprocal tariffs" that undermine the multilateral trade system [1][2][3] Summary by Sections U.S. Unilateral Actions - The report indicates that the U.S. has deviated from its claimed policy positions and WTO rules, acting as a disruptor of the multilateral trade system and engaging in unilateralism [2][3] - Since 2017, the U.S. has adopted a series of unilateral and protectionist measures under the "America First" principle, including the introduction of "reciprocal tariffs" in 2025, which violate core WTO values [3][4] Impact on Global Trade - The unilateral tariff policies, particularly the "232 tariffs" on imports like steel and aluminum, are seen as a misuse of national security concepts, violating WTO non-discrimination principles and creating significant uncertainty in the global automotive industry [5][6] - The World Bank estimates that U.S. unilateral tariff measures could lead to a 1% decline in global trade volume by 2025, equivalent to erasing 4% of expected growth [6][7] Threats to Multilateral Trade System - The report outlines that the U.S. has placed domestic law above international rules, obstructing the normal functioning of the WTO and threatening its survival and development [7][8] - The U.S. has repeatedly blocked the selection of appellate body members, leading to a paralysis of the dispute resolution mechanism, and has failed to comply with WTO rulings in a significant number of cases [7][8] Call for Cooperation and Reform - The report urges the U.S. to adhere to its commitments and return to a rules-based multilateralism, emphasizing the need to eliminate unilateral measures like "reciprocal tariffs" to maintain the authority and integrity of the multilateral trade system [9][10] - China expresses its commitment to working with other members to promote the WTO's role in global governance and to achieve a more equitable and inclusive economic globalization [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the imposition of tariffs on various products, highlighting the specific rates and categories affected, as well as ongoing investigations into additional tariffs on other goods scheduled for 2025 [1] Tariffs Already Imposed - Tariffs of 25% have been imposed on automobiles and parts, covering passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and numerous components [1] - Tariffs of 50% have been applied to copper and its derivatives, although raw materials like copper ore, concentrates, and electrolytic copper are exempt [1] - A 50% tariff has also been levied on steel, aluminum, and their derivatives, with the scope of these tariffs expanding to include components for wind turbines, furniture, and compressors [1] Ongoing Investigations - Investigations into medium and heavy trucks and their parts will commence in April 2025, with details yet to be disclosed [1] - A similar investigation for commercial aircraft and engines and their parts will start in May 2025, with no details provided [1] - Drones, drone systems, and their components will be investigated starting in July 2025, with specifics not yet available [1] - An investigation into polysilicon and its derivatives, crucial for semiconductors and solar panels, will also begin in July 2025 [1] - Medical devices and supplies, including masks, syringes, catheters, pacemakers, and ventilators, will be investigated starting in September 2025 [1] - Robotics and industrial machinery, including CNC machines, industrial stamping machines, and laser cutting equipment, will be under investigation starting in September 2025 [1] - An investigation into logs, wood products, and derivatives will start in March 2025, covering items like furniture, cabinets, and wooden decorative pieces [1] - Pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients will be investigated starting in April 2025, including finished drugs, active ingredients, and key starting materials [1] - Critical minerals, processed minerals, and derivatives will be investigated starting in April 2025, focusing on processed ores and downstream products using these ores [1] - An investigation into semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment will also begin in April 2025, covering semiconductor substrates, bare wafers, legacy chips, advanced chips, and downstream electronic products containing semiconductors [1]

谢夫乔维奇还说："协议明确表示，我们将在钢铁、铝、铜及其衍生品领域采取联合行动，我称之为'金 属联盟'。"据称，建立该联盟是为了减轻所谓"受补贴"的中国产能对全球市场的影响。路透社说，谢夫 乔维奇所称的上述配额制度尚未最终确定。 美欧之间围绕钢铝产品的贸易争端由来已久。美国总统特朗普第一任期内就以国家安全为由对全球包括 欧盟在内的钢铁和铝产品加征关税，双方就此进行了反复交涉。今年2月10日特朗普签署行政令，自3月 12日起对所有进口钢铁和铝产品征收25% 的关税，6月4日又将这一关税从25%提高至50%。欧盟对此深 表遗憾，并表示将继续谈判。 【环球时报报道 记者 倪浩 马彤】当地时间7月27日，美欧宣布达成贸易协议，但这一框架协议中诸多 细节仍模糊不清。综合外媒报道，美国商务部长卢特尼克表示，欧盟方面希望将钢铁和铝纳入讨论范 围，而这些产品目前不在协议覆盖范围内。但欧盟委员会主席冯德莱恩称，美欧同意建立一项配额制 度，将使部分欧盟钢铝关税保持在较低水平，称之为"金属联盟"。 商务部研究院研究员周密30日在接受《环球时报》记者采访时表示，欧盟拉美国建立所谓"金属联盟"并 单独制定适用的贸易安排，其性质显然是保 ...