Impact of US-imposed tariffs on the business strategies and global competitiveness of the Chinese steel and aluminum sector: an analysis of the US-China trade relationship
Coku, Reina (A.A. 2024/2025) Impact of US-imposed tariffs on the business strategies and global competitiveness of the Chinese steel and aluminum sector: an analysis of the US-China trade relationship. Tesi di Laurea in Economic development and business in China, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Silvia Menegazzi, pp. 84. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
The global impact of the US tariffs. Historical context and the revival of tariff conflicts. US tariff actions and retaliatory measures worldwide. Shifts in global alliances and supply chain realignments. Macroeconomic consequences and market volatility. The historical overview of the US-China trade conflict. The foundations of US–China economic relations (1970s–1990s). Rising tensions and the trade imbalance crisis (2000–2017). Renewed tariff policies and strategic rivalry (2022–2025). The direct impact of US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium sectors. Production dominance and global tensions. US tariff implementation and market disruption (2018–2025). Trade diversion, price effects and strategic export shifts. Chinese government response and industrial policy reforms. Global price dynamics and welfare effects. Indirect effects of US tariffs on the steel and aluminum sectors. Tariff spillovers through electromechanical exports. Theoretical frameworks explaining indirect impacts. China’s policy responses to tariff-induced overcapacity. Structural overcapacity and global price bifurcation. Global competitiveness and business strategies of China’s steel industry. Trade theories and strategic responses to tariffs. Shifts in global steel and aluminum market share. Innovation and R&D as competitive strategy. The role of labor and energy costs in global competitiveness. Carbon intensity and the shift toward greener production. The environmental cost of steel and aluminum production. Production relocation and ethical risks in global supply chains. Business strategies of Chinese steel and aluminum producers industry. Market diversification and export realignment. Cost leadership through scale and operational efficiency. Supply chain optimization and input cost management. Aggressive pricing strategies and subsidy support. Government policies: subsidies, tax rebates and financial support. International investments and Belt and road initiative (BRI). Production caps and environmental modernization. Monopolistic market power and global price leadership.
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Bibliografia: pp. 70-84.
| Thesis Type: | Bachelor's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Business Administration, English language (L-18) |
| Chair: | Economic development and business in China |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Menegazzi, Silvia |
| Academic Year: | 2024/2025 |
| Session: | Summer |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Dec 2025 14:08 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2025 14:08 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/44235 |
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