驻巴哈马大使严家蓉发表署名文章就美方滥施关税阐明严正立场

据中国驻巴哈马大使馆消息，2025年4月14日，驻巴哈马大使严家蓉在巴最大报《论坛报》用整版篇幅发表题为《维护国际规则秩序 共筑稳定繁荣未来》署名文章，指出美方所谓“对等关税”政策的危害性破坏性，强调中国不畏胁迫霸凌，站出来阻止强权，既是为了维护自身正当权益，也是为了维护国际规则和秩序，维护世界各国共同利益。中国将坚定信心、保持定力，集中精力办好自己的事。中国人民万众一心、众志成城，必将克服重重困难，冲破层层阻碍，推动高质量发展再上新台阶。

文章指出，美滥施关税严重破坏世界经济秩序，不得人心，中国经济基础稳、韧性强，完全有能力应对单边主义、保护主义挑战。中国将发挥多边贸易体制“稳定锚”作用。呼吁全球南方国家共同反对关税和贸易霸凌。全文如下：

维护国际规则秩序 共筑稳定繁荣未来

美国近期单方面加征关税的做法违背基本经济规律和市场原则，罔顾多边贸易谈判达成的利益平衡结果，无视美国长期从国际贸易中大量获利的事实，将关税作为实施极限施压、牟取私利的武器，是典型的保护主义、单边主义和经济霸凌行径。

中国是拥有五千多年文明的泱泱大国。我们从不挑事，但也绝不怕事，不吃恐吓、威胁、胁迫那一套。中国采取必要反制措施、站出来抵制强权政治，既是为了维护自身正当权益，更是为了捍卫国际规则与秩序，维护世界各国共同利益。很多人说，正是因为中国采取了坚决抵制行为，美国宣布对全球多个国家实施为期90天的关税暂缓。

习近平总书记强调，打关税战没有赢家，同世界作对，将孤立自己。70多年来，中国发展始终靠的是自力更生、艰苦奋斗，从不靠谁的恩赐，更不畏惧任何无理打压。无论外部环境如何变化，中国都将坚定信心、保持定力，集中精力办好自己的事。

一、滥施关税违背历史潮流，不得人心

经济全球化是生产力发展的客观结果，也是科技进步的必然要求。过去几十年，全球自由贸易带动数十亿人口摆脱贫困，创造了前所未有的繁荣。保护主义无助于改善自身经济，无助于让自己再次伟大，反而严重破坏世界贸易投资体系，甚至可能引发全球性经济金融危机，最终必将损人害己。

历史教训深刻警示我们：上世纪30年代《斯姆特-霍利关税法》引发的贸易战曾加剧大萧条，重蹈覆辙必将付出沉重代价。正因如此，包括全球主要经济体、国际组织、经济学家、跨国企业等在内的国际社会均对美国关税政策表达了严重关切和担忧。

我们注意到巴哈马领导人警示，美国最近宣布的关税政策将使巴哈马陷入“未知领域”，对当地出口商、物价、通货膨胀，对巴哈马整体经济发展都将产生严重影响。

二、中国始终是多边贸易体制的“稳定锚”

二战后建立的全球贸易秩序和经济全球化成果来之不易。在全球贸易保护主义抬头、单边主义盛行的背景下，中国始终坚定不移地维护多边贸易体制，成为世界经济的重要稳定力量。作为世界第二大经济体和最大发展中国家，中国以实际行动践行对多边主义的承诺，比如：全面履行入世承诺，将关税总水平降至7.4%；积极参与世贸组织改革，推动《投资便利化协定》达成；对最不发达国家97%税目产品实行零关税；连续举办六届中国国际进口博览会。这些实实在在的开放举措，为动荡的全球贸易注入了宝贵的确定性。

中国不仅是多边贸易规则的遵守者，更是全球经济治理的贡献者。中国坚持扩大开放，推动共建"一带一路"高质量发展，为发展中国家创造发展机遇。中国经济的稳定增长和14亿人口的巨大市场，为全球产业链供应链提供了重要支撑。在世界经济面临诸多不确定性的今天，中国将继续发挥"稳定锚"作用，以实际行动推动建设开放型世界经济。

三、中国经济韧性强，完全有能力应对挑战

中国完全有底气、有能力、有韧性应对关税战、贸易战。中国经济基础稳、优势多、韧性强、潜能大，长期向好的支撑条件和基本趋势没有变，经济高质量发展大势也没有变。2024年，中国国内生产总值134.9万亿元、增长5%，增速居世界主要经济体前列。中国拥有完整的产业体系，是全球唯一涵盖联合国产业分类中全部工业门类的国家，制造业增加值占全球比重近30%，这是应对关税和贸易霸凌的坚实基础。14亿多人口、4亿中等收入群体构成的超大规模市场为抵御外部冲击提供了缓冲空间，也为反击“贸易讹诈”提供了“战略纵深”。中国坚定推进高水平对外开放，通过持续扩大多边合作打造互利共赢的贸易伙伴网。

历史将再次证明：中国的发展是任何力量都无法阻挡的。我们有完善的产业体系、强大的政策工具箱和勤劳智慧的中国人民，妄图通过关税战、贸易战遏制中国发展，注定是徒劳的。中国人民万众一心、众志成城，必将克服重重困难，冲破层层阻碍，推动高质量发展再上新台阶。

四、全球南方国家应团结协作，共筑发展安全屏障

当前，全球经济、贸易体系正面临严峻考验，发展中国家首当其冲承受着单边主义和保护主义带来的冲击。联合国最新报告显示，不公平的贸易限制措施已使非洲国家每年蒙受超过750亿美元的经济损失，严重制约了这些国家的可持续发展进程。面对这一严峻形势，包括巴哈马在内的全球南方国家应当通过加强南南合作，深化产业链供应链协同发展，不断提升经济韧性和自主发展能力，共同捍卫自身发展权益。

“割肉伺虎”、妥协退让不会带来安宁和平，只会滋养贪欲，助长霸凌。各国应当秉持共商共建共享原则，坚持真正的多边主义，共同反对各种形式的单边主义、保护主义，维护以联合国为核心的国际体系，维护以世界贸易组织为核心的多边贸易体制。相信世界上绝大多数坚信公平与正义的国家，都会选择站在历史正确的一边，做出符合自身利益的选择。

Uphold International Rule and Order for a Stable

and Prosperous Future

The recent unilateral imposition of additional tariffs by the United States violates fundamental economic principles and market rules. It disregards the balanced outcomes achieved through multilateral trade negotiations and ignores that the U.S. has long reaped substantial benefits from international trade. It is typical protectionism, unilateralism, and economic bullying by wielding tariffs as a weapon to exert maximum pressure and pursue selfish gains.

China is a great nation with more than 5 thousand years of history. China is not a seeker of trouble. But make no mistake: Intimidation, coercion and threats never work with  China. Taking necessary countermeasures and standing up against power politics is not only about safeguarding China’s legitimate rights and interests but also about upholding international rules and order, protecting the common interests of nations worldwide, and defending global fairness and justice. It is said that the U.S. announced a 90-day suspension on “reciprocal tariffs” for many countries worldwide because of China’s resolute resistance.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes that there are no winners in tariff wars. Going against the world will only lead to self-isolation. Over the past seven decades, China’s development has resulted from self-reliance and hard work, not favors from others. China does not flinch from any unjust suppression. No matter how the external environment changes, China will remain confident, stay composed, and concentrate on managing its own affairs well.

I. Tariff and Trade Wars Defy Historical Trends and Are Unpopular

Economic globalization is an objective outcome of productive forces development and an inevitable requirement of technological progress. Over the past few decades, global free trade has lifted billions out of poverty and created unprecedented prosperity. Protectionism does not help improve a country’s economy and does not make a country great. It rather severely undermines the global trade and investment system, whichwill very likely trigger a worldwide economic or financial crisis, ultimately harming others and oneself.

History offers a warning: the trade war sparked by theSmoot-Hawley Tariff Act in the 1930s exacerbated the Great Depression.Repeating such mistakes today will come at a high cost. This is precisely why the international community—including major economies, international organizations, economists, and multinational corporations—all had voiced serious concerns and objections to U.S. tariff policies.

We took well note that Bahamian leaders warned that newly announced US tariffs have placed The Bahamas in“unchartered territory”, with potentially serious consequences for local exporters, the cost of living, and the tourism sector.

II. China Remains the “Anchor of Stability” for the Multilateral Trading System

The global trade system established after World War II and the achievements of economic globalization did not come easily. Amid rising protectionism and unilateralism, China has remained steadfast in upholding the multilateral trading system, serving as a crucial stabilizing force for the world economy.

As the world’s second-largest economy and the largest developing country, China has demonstrated its commitment to multilateralism through concrete actions: fully honoring its WTO accession commitments by lowering its overall tariff level to 7.4%; actively participating in WTO reform and facilitating the conclusion of the Investment Facilitation Agreement; granting zero-tariff treatment to 97% of tariff lines for least-developed countries; and hosting six consecutive China International Import Expos (CIIE). These tangible opening-up measures have injected certainty into a volatile global trade landscape.

China is not only a follower of multilateral trade rules but also a contributor to global economic governance. By steadfastly expanding openness and promoting high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, China has created development opportunities for the Global South nations. The steady growth of China’s economy and its vast market of 1.4 billion people provide critical support to global industrial and supply chains.

At a time when the world economy faces multiple uncertainties, China will continue to serve as an “anchor of stability,” advancing the development of an open world economy through practical actions.

III. China’s Economy Is Resilient and Fully Capable of Meeting Challenges

China has the confidence, capability, and resilience to withstand tariff and trade wars. Its economic foundation is solid, advantages numerous, resilience strong, and potential vast. Its economy’s underpinnings and long-term positive trajectory remain unchanged, as does the broader trend of high-quality development. In 2024, China’s GDP reached 134.9 trillion yuan, growing by 5%, ranking among the highest growth rates of major economies. With a complete industrial system— the only country with all industrial categories in the UN classification—and accounting for nearly 30% of global manufacturing value-added, China has a solid foundation to counter tariff and trade bullying. Its super-sized market of over 1.4 billion people, including 400 million middle-income earners, provides a buffer against external shocks and “strategic depth” to counter “trade blackmail.” China is steadfast in advancing high-level opening-up, expanding multilateral cooperation to build a mutually beneficial network of trade partners.

History will once again prove that no force can stop China’s development. With our complete industrial system, powerful policy tools, and the hardworking and talented Chinese people, any attempt to curb China’s progress through tariff or trade wars is doomed to fail. The Chinese people stand very much united with strong determination to transform pressure into a driving force, promoting high-quality development to a higher level.

IV. Global South Nations Must Unite to Build a Security Barrier for Development

The global trading system is facing severe challenges, with Global South countries bearing the brunt of unilateralism and protectionism. A recent UN report reveals that unfair trade restrictions have causedAfrican nations over $75 billion in annual losses and severely constrained their sustainable development. To deal with this grave situation, Global South countries – including The Bahamas – should strengthen South-South cooperation to deepen industrial and supply chain coordination and enhance economic resilience and self-development capacity to safeguard our development rights collectively.

“Feeding the tiger with one’s flesh” will fuel greed and embolden bullies rather than bring peace. All nations should uphold the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, adhere to genuine multilateralism, and jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism. We must safeguard the UN-centered international system and preserve the WTO-centered multilateral trading regime. We believe that nations committed to fairness and justice will stand on the right side of history and make choices that serve their own best interests.