美國總統特朗普與中國國家主席習近平握手（路透社圖片）

【美新社訊】當各路媒體紛紛發布美中貿易戰升級，“美國總統特朗普6月18日宣布，將對價值約2000億美元中國輸美商品課徵10%關稅，是針對北京對價值500億美元美國貨加徵關稅的報復”新聞時。只有《華爾街時報》、《CNBC》、《商業內幕》等少數幾家美國媒體揭露了更加驚人的內幕：美國總統特朗普準備將課稅進行到底，6月18日指示商務部就2000億美元中國輸美商品課徵10%關稅。如果中國再進行反制行為的話，將在另外的2000億美元的中國商品上徵收關稅。

透露這一內幕的媒體分析人士紛紛認為，美國總統特朗普已經決心將美中貿易戰進行到底，並且將傾盡全力（All Out Trade War With China)。

以下為白宮6月18日發布的總統特朗普關於美中貿易的新聞稿，來源CNBC，但這篇新聞稿沒有出現在白宮的官網上。

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2018

Statement from the President Regarding Trade with China

On Friday, I announced plans for tariffs on $50 billion worth of imports from China. These tariffs are being imposed to encourage China to change the unfair practices identified in the Section 301 action with respect to technology and innovation. They also serve as an initial step toward bringing balance to our trade relationship with China.

（週五，我宣布將對500億美元中國產品加徵關稅的計劃。加徵關稅是為了刺激中國改變在301報告中所提到的與技術和創新相關的不公平做法。這也是為了平衡美國與中國貿易關係而邁出的第一步。）

However and unfortunately, China has determined that it will raise tariffs on $50 billion worth of United States exports. China apparently has no intention of changing its unfair practices related to the acquisition of American intellectual property and technology. Rather than altering those practices, it is now threatening United States companies, workers, and farmers who have done nothing wrong.

（然而不幸的是，中國已決定對價值500億美元的美國產品加徵關稅。中國顯然無意改變其獲取美國知識產權和技術時的不公平做法。中國不但沒有改變其做法，而是威脅沒有過錯的美國公司，工人和農民。）

This latest action by China clearly indicates its determination to keep the United States at a permanent and unfair disadvantage, which is reflected in our massive $376 billion trade imbalance in goods. This is unacceptable. Further action must be taken to encourage China to change its unfair practices, open its market to United States goods, and accept a more balanced trade relationship with the United States.

（中國最近的行動清楚地表明，它決心讓美國處於永久性的不公平且不利地位，這也反映在中國對美國有高達3760億美元貿易逆差，這也是不可接受的。所以，必須採取進一步行動來刺激中國改變其不公平的做法，向美國產品開放其市場，並接受與美國保持更平衡的貿易關係。

Therefore, today, I directed the United States Trade Representative to identify $200 billion worth of Chinese goods for additional tariffs at a rate of 10 percent. After the legal process is complete, these tariffs will go into effect if China refuses to change its practices, and also if it insists on going forward with the new tariffs that it has recently announced. If China increases its tariffs yet again, we will meet that action by pursuing additional tariffs on another $200 billion of goods. The trade relationship between the United States and China must be much more equitable.

（因此，今天，我指示美國貿易代表，對準備加徵10％關稅的2000億美元中國商品進行分類。在程序結束後，如果中國拒絕改變其做法、真的對500億美國商品報復性加徵關稅的話，那麼對2000億中國商品加徵10%關稅的動議就會實際實施。如果中國再次反制，增加美國商品關稅的話，我們將對剩下的約2000億美元的中國商品加徵關稅。美國和中國之間的貿易關係必須更加公平。）

I have an excellent relationship with President Xi, and we will continue working together on many issues. But the United States will no longer be taken advantage of on trade by China and other countries in the world.

（我與中國習主席有非常好的關係，我們將繼續在許多問題上合作努力。但美國將不再被中國或世界其他國家在貿易關係上佔便宜。）

We will continue using all available tools to create a better and fairer trading system for all Americans.

（我們將繼續使用一切可以使用的工具，為所有美國人創造一個更好和更公平的貿易體系。）

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