Joseph Wang - Markets Weekly May 10, 2025
发布时间:2025-05-10 14:35:50
原节目
以下是视频文字稿的摘要,重点突出其关键点和论证:
演讲者首先指出过去一周市场活动的重要性,强调了特朗普首个与英国达成的贸易协议的公布,以及美中贸易谈判在瑞士的开始。视频重点关注英国贸易协议以及美中谈判的潜在结果。
演讲者对关注与英国的贸易协议表示惊讶,因为美国目前对英国的商品贸易存在顺差。虽然英国在脱欧后寻求更好的贸易协议以进入美国市场,但演讲者认为仓促的谈判成果有限。演讲者描述了该协议的新闻发布会,以及官员们似乎对细节感到惊讶的反应。
演讲者分析了贸易协议的具体内容,认为该协议对美国非常有利。英国似乎获得了汽车出口的关税降低,特别是像捷豹和路虎这样的豪华品牌。相比之下,美国获得了更大的英国市场准入,包括牛肉和乙醇,要求更多波音公司的采购,最重要的是,维持了对英国商品10%的关税。
这个10%的关税被强调为一个重要的发展,美国商务部长暗示这是一个基准税率。演讲者将其解读为向10%的全球最低关税的根本转变,这是演讲者一直预期的政策。从历史上对大约3万亿美元的进口商品征收的3%的低加权平均关税率过渡到新的关税体系,预计将对消费者价格、货币价值和生产者利润产生重大影响。最近的美国财政部数据显示,4月份的关税收入显著增加,可能增加2000亿至3000亿美元的收入,这可能会抵消预算赤字,尽管其中一部分资金可能已用于减税。
演讲者指出,英国贸易协议可能只是为了强迫其他国家向美国提供让步,以换取所谓的“顺风投票待遇”。
《金融时报》报道称,英国贸易谈判包括要求英国将中国排除在关键供应链之外,特别是钢铁。此举符合美国将中国从关键供应链中隔离出来的更广泛战略,尤其是在国防领域以及其贸易伙伴中。虽然由于英国钢铁和铝工业有限,这个要求很容易向英国提出,但在与其他贸易伙伴实施时可能会更加困难。演讲者说,霍华德·洛尼克希望拥有一个亚洲贸易协议模板。
演讲者承认市场对贸易谈判消息的积极反应,并指出特朗普过去通过宣布贸易协议成功提振了市场情绪。然而,演讲者警告说,这种策略的效果可能会随着时间的推移而受到限制。
讨论随后转向美中贸易谈判,将中国定性为拥有巨额贸易顺差的战略竞争对手。演讲者澄清说,尽管特朗普发表了乐观的声明,但在最近在瑞士举行的会议之前,实际的贸易讨论几乎不存在。
演讲者预计,无论谈判结果如何,中国关税的最终目标可能是50-60%,这比目前演讲者认为不可持续的145%大幅降低。目前的高关税已经导致从中国到美国的集装箱运输量下降。这些出口减少可能被对欧盟的出口增加所抵消。演讲者说,欧盟在与廉价的中国商品,特别是电动汽车竞争方面可能会遇到问题。
演讲者提到转运增加,中国通过越南等第三国转运商品以规避关税。美国需要贸易缓解。
演讲者注意到特朗普最近提出对中国征收80%关税的建议,认为这是一种更为强硬的姿态,或者是一种战略举措,以便让50-60%的关税显得相对温和。芬太尼可能是谈判的一部分。华尔街日报报道称,中国派出了他们的芬太尼负责人。
演讲者概述了美中谈判的三种潜在结果:理想的结果是50-60%的关税,基本情况是80%的关税,最坏的情况是谈判失败,关税保持在145%。演讲者认为,后一种情况将由于库存耗尽和潜在的短缺给美国带来重大问题。中国也需要一些贸易缓解。
无论具体结果如何,演讲者强调,对中国征收显著更高的关税是不可避免的,这将重塑全球经济结构。这种转变将影响企业和资本流动,可能减少外国人将美元再投资到美国资产中的需求。最终,这可能会对资产价格产生影响。演讲者说,世界正经历一场制度变革。总而言之,演讲者强调,任何来自贸易协议的缓解性反弹,都可能需要应对全球经济结构的根本转变,这对美国资产价格可能不是积极的。
Here's a summary of the video transcript, focusing on the key points and arguments presented:
The speaker begins by noting the significance of the past week for market activity, highlighting the unveiling of what's characterized as Trump's first trade deal with the United Kingdom and the start of US-China trade discussions in Switzerland. The video concentrates on the UK trade deal and the potential outcomes of the US-China talks.
The speaker expresses surprise at the focus on a trade deal with the UK, given the existing US goods trade surplus with the country. While the UK sought a better trade agreement post-Brexit to access the US market, the speaker suggests the rushed negotiations yielded limited results. The presenter described the press conference for the deal and the reactions of officials who seemed surprised by the details.
The speaker analyzes the specifics of the trade agreement, deeming it heavily in the US's favor. The UK seemingly gained lowered tariffs on auto exports, specifically benefiting luxury brands like Jaguar and Land Rover. In contrast, the US secured greater access to UK markets for beef and ethanol, requested more Boeing purchases, and crucially, maintained its 10% tariff on UK goods.
This 10% tariff is highlighted as a significant development, with US Commerce Secretary suggesting it's a baseline rate. The speaker interprets this as a fundamental shift toward a minimum global tariff of 10%, a policy the speaker has anticipated. This transition from a historically low weighted tariff rate of 3% on approximately $3 trillion of imported goods is expected to have substantial repercussions on consumer prices, currency values, and producer margins. Recent US Treasury data shows a noticeable surge in tariff collections in April, potentially adding $200-$300 billion in revenue, which could offset the budget deficit, although some of this money may have been spent on tax cuts.
The speaker points out that the UK trade deal may simply be designed to strongarm other countries into offering concessions to the US for what's described as air vote treatment.
The Financial Times reported that the UK trade talks included a request for the UK to exclude China from critical supply chains, particularly steel. This move aligns with the US's broader strategy of isolating China from key supply chains, especially in defense and among its trade partners. While this was an easy request to make to the UK because of its limited steel and aluminum industry, it may be more difficult to implement with other trade partners. The presenter says Howard Lognik would like to have an Asian trade deal template.
The speaker acknowledges the market's positive reaction to the news of trade talks, noting Trump's past success in boosting sentiment by announcing trade deals. However, the speaker warns that this strategy may have limited effectiveness over time.
The discussion then shifts to the US-China trade talks, characterizing China as a strategic competitor with a massive trade surplus. The speaker clarifies that despite Trump's optimistic pronouncements, real trade discussions were virtually nonexistent until the recent meetings in Switzerland.
The speaker anticipates that regardless of the negotiation outcomes, the ultimate target for tariffs on China is likely 50-60%, a substantial reduction from the current 145% which the speaker believes is unsustainable. The current high tariffs are already causing a drop in container shipments from China to the US. These export decreases may be offset by increases in exports to the European Union. The presenter says the EU may have a problem competing with cheap Chinese goods, specifically electrical cars.
The speaker mentions increased transshipments, with China routing goods through third countries like Vietnam to circumvent tariffs. The US needs trade relief.
The speaker notes Trump's recent suggestion of an 80% tariff on China, seeing it as a more hawkish stance or a strategic move to make a 50-60% tariff seem dovish by comparison. Fentanyl may be a component of the talks. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that China sent their fentanyl guy.
The speaker outlines three potential outcomes of the US-China talks: an ideal outcome with 50-60% tariffs, a baseline scenario with 80% tariffs, or a worst-case scenario where the talks fail and tariffs remain at 145%. The speaker believes the latter would cause significant problems for the US due to depleted inventories and potential shortages. China also needs some trade relief.
Regardless of the specific outcome, the speaker underscores that significantly higher tariffs on China are inevitable, reshaping the global economic structure. This shift will impact businesses and capital flows, potentially reducing the need for foreigners to reinvest dollars into US assets. Ultimately, this could have implications for asset prices. The speaker says this is a regime change in the world. In conclusion, the speaker emphasizes that any relief rally from trade agreements will likely need to contend with the fundamental shift in the global economic structure, which may not be positive for US asset prices.