China Takes a Stand Against US Tariffs

In a bold move, China has initiated a lawsuit against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning the recent tariff increases on Chinese products. This action, as stated by a spokesperson from the Chinese Commerce Ministry, aims to protect China's legitimate rights and interests amidst growing trade tensions.

The Impact of US Tariffs on Global Trade

The spokesperson further elaborated on the detrimental effects of the US tariffs, highlighting their damage to the rules-based multilateral trading system and the disruption caused to the global industrial and supply chain stability. The US actions are seen as a significant threat to the economic and trade cooperation between China and the US.

China's Retaliatory Measures

In response to the US tariffs, China has announced new retaliatory measures, including a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas from the US, set to take effect from February 10. Additionally, Beijing plans to increase duties by 10% on American crude oil, agricultural machinery, and specific car and truck models, signaling a further escalation in the trade war between the two economic giants.