China Daily reported today: "After the original tariff policy was ruled unconstitutional, President Trump quickly turned to temporary import tariffs and raised the rate from 10% to 15% within a day. Scholars interviewed believe that the new tariffs add uncertainty to subsequent Sino-US negotiations, and the trade friction between the two countries will continue."
Bloomberg's report pointed out that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling may enable China to participate in negotiations with a stronger posture, which will make it more difficult for Trump to push China to purchase large amounts of American goods, Boeing aircraft, and energy.
Ross, who served as the Secretary of Commerce during Trump's first presidential term, assessed that the alternatives available to Trump would weaken his negotiation leverage with various countries, especially with China.
Comment: The Supreme Court struck down Trump's illegal tariffs, and he immediately replaced them with temporary tariffs, raising the rate from 10% to 15%. But it is clear to everyone that the legal disadvantage has been established. Temporary tariffs have a time limit and legal restrictions, and their deterrent effect is much weaker than before. China's negotiation posture is more proactive and confident, and it is significantly more difficult for Trump to force China to purchase large amounts of agricultural products, Boeing, and energy.
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