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Global Trade Friction Index at 92 in June, US Tariff Policy Eases Tensions
01 Sep 2025
Global Trade Friction Index at 92 in June, US Tariff Policy Eases Tensions
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On August 27, 2025, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held its regular press briefing, releasing the Global Trade Friction Index for June. According to CCPIT spokesperson Wang Guannan, the comprehensive index for June reached 92, placing it at a medium-high level.
Global trade frictions showed signs of easing, influenced by measures such as the U.S. extension of suspended reciprocal tariffs. The total value of global trade friction measures decreased 14.7% year-on-year and 13.7% month-on-month.
Country-Level Index:
Among 20 monitored countries/regions, India, the United States, and Brazil recorded the highest trade friction indices. The U.S. led in the total value of trade friction measures for the 12th consecutive month.
Industry-Level Index:
Among 13 key industries, trade friction conflicts were concentrated in electronics, transportation equipment, and machinery, with electronics ranking highest.
Measure-Level Index:
In June, the 20 monitored countries/regions implemented:
* 23 import/export tariff measures
* 47 trade remedy investigations
* 93 notifications to the WTO on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)
* 12 import/export restriction measures
* 145 other restrictive measures
Tariff measures ranked highest, indicating that import/export tariffs remain a primary tool for protecting domestic industries, largely influenced by U.S. tariff policies.
China-Related Trade Frictions:
Among 19 countries/regions, the China-related trade friction index reached 102, indicating a high level. India recorded the highest China-related index, with electronics sectors such as cameras, routers, and chips most affected. The total value of China-related measures fell 16.3% year-on-year and 13.6% month-on-month.
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