How will the Chinese and American drama play out? Come and have a look, my dears!
The international economic and trade circles have been very lively recently. The tariff policy of the Trump administration is as exciting as a roller coaster ride. Just after suspending the high tariffs of 75 countries, the Trump administration immediately opened fire on China and said, "Don't even think about reducing tariffs if you don't compromise!" What is going on in this "tariff offensive and defensive war"? Let's talk about it slowly~
1. Trump’s “tariff swing dance”: What is his real plan?
Trump's attitude these days is even more changeable than the weather in April! On April 22, he said that "tariffs on China may drop significantly", which gave the market a "reassurance pill". However, three days later, he changed his attitude on Air Force One: "China must make substantial concessions, otherwise there will be no tariff talks!"
Did you guys notice? This is actually Trump's "classic routine": while coaxing other countries to sit down and talk (suspending tariffs on 75 countries as a "sweetie"), he is increasing firepower on China (tariffs have risen to a record high of 125%). To put it bluntly, he wants to "isolate China + exert extreme pressure" to force us to make concessions in core areas such as technology and market access. But China is not a pushover. The Chinese Embassy in the United States responded directly: "Want to negotiate? Cancel all unilateral tariffs first! Threatening and negotiating at the same time, no way!"
2. China responded firmly: Negotiations are fine, but threats are off the table!
Facing the US's "tariff stick", China's attitude has always been clear:
✅ The door is open for negotiation: But the premise is equality and respect. Do you want to force us to bow down by "tariff bullying"? Dream on!
✅ Fight, I will fight to the end: If you raise taxes, I will retaliate. In the first quarter, our GDP still grew by 5.4%, and exports to ASEAN soared by 18%. Our economic resilience is fully demonstrated, and it is not a false reality at all!
✅ Legal countermeasures: Use (blocking law) to freeze the assets of US companies in China, sue the United States for violating the rules in the WTO, "give others a taste of their own medicine", this wave of operations is so cool!
Netizens commented: "I'm afraid Trump has forgotten that China is now the world's largest trading country, and its industrial chain is as stable as Mount Tai. Do you want to strangle us with tariffs? Why not look at your own backyard first!"
3. The United States is in an uproar: 12 states join forces to sue the president?
Trump's tariff policy is now unbearable even for Americans themselves:
🔥 12 states jointly filed a lawsuit: "Big states" such as New York and California took the lead in suing Trump for abuse of power, saying that his tariff policy "is entirely based on personal preference and is not legal at all." If this lawsuit is won, Trump's policy may be overturned!
🔥 Businesses are collectively complaining: Automakers are crying that "if the tax is raised again, the factories will have to close", small business owners are complaining that "the purchase cost has increased by 30%, and all the customers have fled", and even the Federal Reserve is warning that "if things continue like this, there is a 90% chance of an economic recession"!
🔥 Internal division in the Republican Party: Congressmen who used to support him have now turned against him, saying that "tariffs are a disguised way of cheating American consumers." Trump's approval rating has dropped to 42%, and it is definitely a "fire in his own backyard."
4. Who will have the last laugh in this tariff drama?
At present, both sides are engaged in a "psychological war":
- The United States wanted to achieve a quick victory through high pressure, but the domestic pressure was too great and it had to "fight and negotiate at the same time";
- China is sitting on the Diaoyutai, using a "protracted war" to wear down the other side, while accelerating the development of other markets and reducing its dependence on the United States.
There are several key points worth paying attention to:
⏳ May 3: US auto parts tariffs take effect, GM, Ford and other giants may go on strike;
⏳ June G7 summit: Trump wants to show his political achievements on Japan, but Japan is unwilling to open up its agricultural product market, and the negotiations may fall apart;
⏳ In July, a US court ruled that if the tariffs are deemed unconstitutional, Trump may be forced to “brake”.
Conclusion: Tariffs are just appearances, the real game lies here!
In fact, behind this tariff war is a deep-seated competition between China and the United States in science and technology, industry, and global discourse power. The United States wants to use the "tariff stick" to strangle China's upgrading, but we want to "strengthen and supplement the supply chain" and gnaw on the hard bones of chips and new energy.
No matter how Trump messes up, China has never changed: it does not cause trouble, but it is not afraid of trouble. Instead of worrying about the rise and fall of tariffs, it is better to believe in the resilience of our country - after all, we have survived all the ups and downs in these years, so why should we be afraid of these little waves?
My dears, hold your stools tight, the excitement of this “great power game” is still to come. Who do you think will give in first? Leave a comment! 🥤✨#特朗普暂停新关税