[Text/Observer Network Wang Kaiwen] Trump was elected as the President of the United States again, causing the industry to worry about Washingtons high tariffs on Washington.Not only are the American allies sleeping hard, but American companies are also self -risk.
"Everyone is calling." US Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) reported on November 12 that Trumps tariff threats have led American companies to compete for searching for findingLomators and policy loopholes are trying to prevent their companies from affected.
At the same time, many American companies have begun to accumulate goods, or prepare price increases, and pass the tariff cost to customers.From the perspective of people and scholars in the United States, the real winner will be lawyers and lobbyers, and small American companies will be victims.
"Faction of retailers and many American companies"
For a few days, the ringtone of Nicole Bivens Colllinson almost never stopped.
Colinson is the head of the US lobbying company Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg International Trade and Government Relations Department. She has received a call from dozens of anxious American companies.They hope to protect companies from the impact of Trumps tough tariff plans through vulnerabilities and exemptions.
"Absolutely everyone is calling." Corinthon told CNBC, "Its kept at a moment."
During the presidential campaign, Trump proposed a general tariff on its economic program, and proposed 10%-20%tariffs on goods from all countries, and planned to impose as much as 60%of tariffs on goods from China.On March 8, 2018, Trump signed an order at the White House to collect 25%and aluminum imports of steel and aluminum imported from the United States, respectively.10%tariffs.Visual China
CNBC pointed out that this excessive protectionist method makes economists, Wall Street analysts and industry leaders shudder.They warned that when the United States was recovering from the soaring inflation period in the United States, comprehensive tariffs would lead to more expensive production costs, thereby pushing up consumer prices.
"Tariff threats make retailers and many other American companies panic." Senior Vice President David, the Senior Vice President of the Government Relations of the United States of Retails (NRF), the worlds largest retail industry associationDavid French said in an interview with CNBC that "our members have been developing emergency plans since President Trump nominated."
SOMET &Associates is a lobbying company in Washington, DC, and his person in charge Ron Sorini said he has to answer at least two to three calls a day to respond to the companys concerns about possible tariffs, especially with ChinaRelevant tariffs, "(these companies) ask them where they are going? How to transport parts out of China?"
"A competition has begun"
CNBC mentioned that when Trump launched the first round of tariffs on China in 2018, he obtained an exemption from the "Gold Voucher" of American companies, which can protect them in China in ChinaThe supply chain makes it no need to bear the high cost of relocation.
But to get this "gold voucher", you must "find the right way".
The report quoted a research in 2021, pointing out that as far as Trumps first term is concerned, if the exemption application comes from a lobbying company that has provided political donations to the Republican Party, it will be even more even moreIt is possible to get approval.
As Trump is about to enter the White House again, the tariff upgrade is likely to become a reality.The report pointed out that in the US business community, a competition has begun, and they are looking for suitable lobbyers to help companies deal with suitable people to ensure that they have an advantage in tariff vulnerabilities.
"The company is ready. The real winner of this process will be lawyers and lobbyists."Veljko Fotak said he was one of the authors of the research in 2021.
What kind of tariffs will the Trump administration of the Trump will be launched, and whether there will be exemptions, these two issues are currently unknown.
"Before the situation is clear, the company will have to prepare for various situations." Tiffany Smith, vice president of the US Foreign Trade Commission responsible for the global trade policy, saidEssence
In order to cope with Trumps more radical trade policy, American companies are trying to establish defense measures, including accumulating goods in the short term, preparing to increase prices to pass the cost of import tariffs to customers, and to pass the cost of importing tariffs to customers.Migration production line, etc.
CNBC said that for many US companies, especially those that cannot easily migrate the production line, withdrawing from the Chinese market is a major measure.
"What I want to call on is that people should pay attention to the impact on small companies, and they are truly hurt. They must find ways to help such companies. Because they are really themselves themselves.Cant do "Somini said to CNBC.
Hong Kong "South China Morning Post" previously reported that American importers are expected to import goods from China before Trumps inauguration ceremony next January to avoid potential costs.The American "Business Insider" also pointed out that economists believe that before Trump came to power on January 20 next year, global factories may work overtime and ship as much as possible before any potential tariffs take effect.
When asked about the companys concerns about tariffs and exemption plans, the Trump transition team spokesman Karoline Leavitt reiterated Trumps campaign commitment"The American people re -elected President Trump with amazing advantages and gave him the power to fulfill the promise of campaign. He will do it."
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman previously pointed out that the United States continued to political and trade issues, and further increased tariffs on China to be wrong. It would only significantly promote the cost of imported goods, allowing American companies and consumers to bear more losses, soAmerican consumers pay a greater price.China urges the United States to effectively abide by the rules of WTO and immediately cancel tariffs on China and Canada.China will take all necessary measures to defend its rights and interests.
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