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The EU, Canada and Mexico are in the tariffs line of fire

2025/6/4
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Katie Silver: 作为BBC记者,我认为美国对进口钢铁和铝加征关税的举动,无疑给全球贸易带来了巨大的震动。美国国内的钢铁和铝进口商对此感到震惊,他们担心这会引发其他国家的报复,从而加剧贸易紧张局势。特朗普政府试图通过提高关税来纠正贸易逆差,并鼓励美国企业购买本国产品。然而,数据显示,关税虽然在一定程度上减少了进口,但并未有效推动国内生产。如何在美国高昂的劳动力和生产成本下,保持钢铁和铝产品的价格竞争力,将是美国面临的一大挑战。此外,英国虽然暂时获得了关税豁免,但未来的不确定性仍然存在,这给英国的钢铁出口商带来了压力。 Rowan Crouser: 作为金属冲压企业的CEO,我深切感受到美国关税政策带来的不确定性。我的客户们现在对未来的规划和订单变得更加谨慎,因为我们的产品生产周期很长,需要提前采购原材料。如果订单延迟或取消,会对我们的生产计划造成很大的困扰。这种不确定性让我们在经营上感到非常头疼,难以做出准确的预测和决策。 Marky Booty: 作为欧盟委员会前经济和金融事务总干事,我认为欧盟正在以诚意与美国进行谈判,并暂停了对部分美国进口商品的关税。然而,与特朗普政府进行谈判本身就存在风险,我们必须明确谈判失败的后果。尽管欧洲内部存在一些挑战,例如德国的财政计划延迟和法国的政治不稳定,但我相信欧盟在面临共同挑战时,总能找到团结的方式。欧盟手中握有很多牌,我们应该准备好全部打出。除了加强内部合作,欧盟还应该积极与其他国家建立自由贸易区和投资协议,以应对美国可能带来的贸易冲击。毕竟,全球贸易的大部分并非与美国进行,欧盟有能力通过多元化的贸易战略来维护自身的利益。

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The US has doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, impacting global markets. The UK is currently exempt due to a bilateral deal, but this is not yet enforced. Businesses face uncertainty and challenges in planning due to these tariffs.
  • US doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%
  • Around a quarter of all steel and half of all aluminum used in the US is imported
  • The UK is temporarily exempt due to a bilateral deal signed in May
  • Uncertainty impacts businesses' forward planning and ordering

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From the BBC World Service: The U.S. is doubling tariffs on most imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%. The stakes are extremely high — around one quarter of all steel and half of all aluminum used in the U.S. is imported. Meanwhile, the European Commission is unveiling its 2026 budget proposal, and Wednesday marks the deadline the U.S. has set for countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations. Plus, on International Cheese Day, we hear how Gen Z's tastes are changing.