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Trump Ignites Trade Wars with China, Backs Down on Canada, Mexico

2025/2/5
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Scott Horsley: 特朗普政府在贸易政策上的反复无常,尤其是对加拿大、墨西哥和中国的关税威胁,导致了市场的不确定性。尽管最终对加拿大和墨西哥的关税被推迟,但对中国的10%关税已经生效。这种政策不仅影响了企业的供应链管理,还可能导致长期的经济后果。 Shannon O'Neil: 特朗普的关税政策不仅涉及经济问题,还涉及国家安全和移民问题。尤其是针对墨西哥和加拿大的关税,主要是为了阻止芬太尼流入美国。然而,这些关税的实际效果有限,尤其是对加拿大的关税威胁,与芬太尼问题的关联性较弱。 Kyle Handley: 特朗普的关税政策对制造业的影响尤为显著,尤其是对中间产品的关税增加了企业的成本。虽然这些关税可能会减少进口,但也可能削弱美国在全球市场的竞争力,进而对贸易赤字产生负面影响。

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This chapter recaps the events surrounding President Trump's tariff announcements on Mexico, Canada, and China. It highlights the initial threats, the subsequent postponements for Mexico and Canada, and the implementation of tariffs on China, causing market fluctuations.
  • Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.
  • Tariffs on Mexico and Canada were postponed.
  • 10% tariffs went into effect on imports from China.

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A 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday as China retaliated with its own set of tariffs. Earlier Donald Trump put his threatened 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico on hold for 30 days after discussions with the countries’ leaders. Trump says he brought the two neighboring countries to their knees, but the Wall Street Journal called Trump’s tariffs “the dumbest trade war in history.” We’ll talk to experts about tariffs, the international response to Trump’s actions, and the impact they may have on businesses and consumers.

Guests:

Shannon O'Neil, senior vice president, director of studies and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair, Council on Foreign Relations; author, "The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter" and "Two Nations Indivisible: Mexico, the United States, and the Road Ahead."

Kyle Handley, associate professor of economics, School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego; director, Center for Commerce and Diplomacy

Scott Horsley, chief economics correspondent, NPR News