Core Viewpoint - Trump's tariff policies aim to reshape global trade order and promote U.S. re-industrialization, with a focus on generating new revenue sources through tariffs [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Implementation and Impact - Trump imposed high tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners within 40 days, with China facing the highest tariffs, reaching 145% on certain goods [4][6]. - The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies has reached historical highs, significantly impacting market confidence and leading to increased concerns among businesses [2][6]. - A temporary suspension of tariffs was announced for 90 days, reducing tariffs from 49% to 10% for certain countries, but China remained unaffected [4][7]. Group 2: Business Challenges - U.S. businesses, particularly small companies reliant on Chinese imports, faced severe challenges due to rising costs and declining sales, leading to cash flow issues [9][10]. - Major retailers like Walmart indicated they could not fully absorb tariff costs, leading to price increases for consumers [11][12]. - The toy industry, represented by companies like Mattel, anticipated price hikes due to tariffs, with significant portions of their products manufactured in China [12][13]. Group 3: Agricultural Sector Impact - U.S. farmers have suffered significant losses due to trade wars, with agricultural exports dropping by over $27 billion during Trump's first term [15][18]. - California pistachio growers, heavily reliant on the Chinese market, faced potential devastating losses due to tariffs [16][17]. - The soybean export market has seen a drastic decline, with exports to China dropping by 75% since the onset of the trade war [18]. Group 4: Consumer Confidence - Consumer confidence in the U.S. has been negatively affected by tariff policies, with a reported decline in consumer sentiment index [20][21]. - The uncertainty and rising costs associated with tariffs have led to a significant reduction in imports at major California ports, indicating broader economic impacts [22]. - The recent agreement to reduce tariffs between the U.S. and China has provided some clarity, but economists warn of potential economic slowdowns in the coming quarters [23][24].

美国零售巨头沃尔玛警告将提价应对关税后，特朗普向沃尔玛喊话"自己吞下关税成本吧！" 周六，特朗普在社交媒体平台Truth Social上炮轰沃尔玛，要求这家美国最大零售商自行承担可能即将到来的关税成本，而不是将其转嫁给消费者。特朗普写 道： 沃尔玛应该停止把关税归咎为整个供应链涨价。沃尔玛去年赚了数十亿美元，远超预期。沃尔玛应该"自行承担关税"，而不是向有价值的顾客收 取任何费用。我会盯着你们的，你们的顾客也会！！！ 这番言论直接针对沃尔玛CFO John David Rainey周四的表态，据新华社报道，美国零售巨头沃尔玛公司高管15日表示，受美国关税政策影响，该公司将于本 月晚些时候开始上调部分商品在美售价。Rainey直言不讳地警告： 如果你还没有在沃尔玛看到价格上涨，那么从5月开始，它将变得越来越明显。价格上涨的幅度和速度将是前所未有的，如果某物有30%的关 税，你很可能会看到两位数的价格上涨。 吞下关税成本？有点不太现实 作为美国最大的零售商和杂货商，沃尔玛往往被视为零售业和美国消费者健康状况的晴雨表，其坚持以"低价"为核心策略，而吞下关税成本似乎有点不太现 实。 周六，针对特朗普的帖子，沃尔玛在一 ...