美国总统特朗普在4月2日当天如期宣布，将对美国在全球的180个贸易伙伴加征关税。最低的税率是10%，最高则高达50%。

特朗普认为，加征关税会让制造业再次回到美国，让美国再次富有起来。但他的关税主义带来的，却是美国股市连日暴跌。

在中国宣布反制措施后，星期一开盘的亚太股市也全线大跌约10%。

特朗普说，美国需要吃药治病。他给大家开的这剂“关税药”，究竟会给世界带来什么？中美经济会因此脱钩吗？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与新加坡优势研究咨询公司创始人兼CEO张帆及新加坡管理大学李光前商学院副教授傅方剑解析特朗普开的“关税药”如何影响全球的经济体。

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Global markets are reeling after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from 180 global trade partners. Trump described these tariffs as "medicine" for unfair trade practices, asserting they are necessary to revive American manufacturing and boost the U.S. economy. However, the move has triggered sharp criticism from international leaders and sent global stock markets into a tailspin.

Asian economies are bracing for significant impacts, as some of the highest tariff rates target the region. For example, China faces a cumulative tariff rate of 54%, including earlier duties, while Vietnam and Cambodia face rates as high as 46% and 49%, respectively. China has already announced retaliatory measures, including a 34% tariff on US goods and restrictions on rare earth exports, escalating fears of a global trade war. While Trump insists these measures will level the playing field, critics argue they will harm American consumers, disrupt global supply chains, and strain international trade relations.

The international community is scrambling to respond. Several nations, including Japan and India, are seeking negotiations with the U.S., while others are considering counter-tariffs of their own. The long-term consequences of Trump’s "medicine" remain uncertain, but the immediate impact has been widespread market volatility and growing concerns about a potential global recession.

Tune in to Global Heartbeat for in-depth discussion on the implications of Trump’s tariff policies with Tim Zhang, Founder & CEO of Edge Research, and Fu Fangjian, Associate Professor of Finance at Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

 

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