China declares retaliatory actions in response to US tariffs
China revealed several countermeasures on Tuesday in response to the US government's recent decision to implement an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese exports to the US, which was justified by concerns related to fentanyl.
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On Tuesday, China announced various countermeasures in response to the US government's recent decision to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese exports to the US due to concerns regarding fentanyl.
A representative from the Ministry of Commerce confirmed that China has officially lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism against the latest increase in US tariffs, which follows a previous 10 percent tariff announced on February 1.
As part of its response, China has included 15 US entities, such as Leidos, on its export control list. These entities are now prohibited from receiving dual-use items from China, and any ongoing exports must be halted immediately. Special cases requiring exports will need prior approval from the Ministry of Commerce.
Furthermore, ten US companies, including TCOM, have been added to China's "unreliable entity list." These companies are now restricted from participating in import and export activities related to China, as well as from making new investments in the country.
Beginning on February 4, 2025, Illumina Inc., a US company, will also be listed as unreliable, facing restrictions on exporting gene sequencing devices to China.
Starting March 10, 2025, China plans to implement additional tariffs on a variety of imports from the US. According to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, a 15 percent tariff will be levied on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, while sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products will be subject to a 10 percent tariff.
These additional tariffs will be applied in addition to existing duties, although current bonded, duty-free policies will remain unchanged. Shipments leaving before March 10 and arriving in China between March 10 and April 12 will be exempt from the new tariffs.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed the US actions, asserting that the tariff increases were a legitimate measure to protect China's interests. He underscored that the root of the fentanyl problem lies within the US and highlighted China's humanitarian efforts to assist the US in addressing the crisis.
Lin criticized the US for shifting the blame onto China, describing the tariff increase as a form of pressure and extortion. He pointed out that these actions would not resolve the US's domestic issues and could severely hinder cooperation between the two nations in the fight against drug trafficking.
"China does not fear coercion or bullying," Lin stated. "If the US insists on escalating tensions through tariffs or other confrontational tactics, China will respond accordingly. We urge the US to abandon its bullying approach and return to dialogue and cooperation based on mutual respect."
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
A representative from the Ministry of Commerce confirmed that China has officially lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism against the latest increase in US tariffs, which follows a previous 10 percent tariff announced on February 1.
As part of its response, China has included 15 US entities, such as Leidos, on its export control list. These entities are now prohibited from receiving dual-use items from China, and any ongoing exports must be halted immediately. Special cases requiring exports will need prior approval from the Ministry of Commerce.
Furthermore, ten US companies, including TCOM, have been added to China's "unreliable entity list." These companies are now restricted from participating in import and export activities related to China, as well as from making new investments in the country.
Beginning on February 4, 2025, Illumina Inc., a US company, will also be listed as unreliable, facing restrictions on exporting gene sequencing devices to China.
Starting March 10, 2025, China plans to implement additional tariffs on a variety of imports from the US. According to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, a 15 percent tariff will be levied on chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, while sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products will be subject to a 10 percent tariff.
These additional tariffs will be applied in addition to existing duties, although current bonded, duty-free policies will remain unchanged. Shipments leaving before March 10 and arriving in China between March 10 and April 12 will be exempt from the new tariffs.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed the US actions, asserting that the tariff increases were a legitimate measure to protect China's interests. He underscored that the root of the fentanyl problem lies within the US and highlighted China's humanitarian efforts to assist the US in addressing the crisis.
Lin criticized the US for shifting the blame onto China, describing the tariff increase as a form of pressure and extortion. He pointed out that these actions would not resolve the US's domestic issues and could severely hinder cooperation between the two nations in the fight against drug trafficking.
"China does not fear coercion or bullying," Lin stated. "If the US insists on escalating tensions through tariffs or other confrontational tactics, China will respond accordingly. We urge the US to abandon its bullying approach and return to dialogue and cooperation based on mutual respect."
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
