China to File Lawsuit Against US Over Trump's New Tariffs
China's Commerce Ministry has announced plans to file a complaint with the WTO and pursue additional retaliatory actions in response to US tariffs imposed on its goods. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The US president has enacted restrictions on Chinese goods, describing the move as a response to the failure in curbing the flow of migrants and drugs into America.
In a statement released on Sunday, China’s Commerce Ministry announced plans to bring a lawsuit against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and to implement other retaliatory actions in response to US President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. The ministry contended that Washington’s unilateral tariff increases are “seriously violating” WTO regulations.
Trump revealed the new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on Saturday, citing concerns related to these countries’ inadequacies in controlling the influx of migrants and illegal drugs, including fentanyl, into the US. To facilitate the implementation of the tariffs, Trump declared a national economic emergency, leveraging the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which grants the president the authority to manage imports unilaterally.
Scheduled to take effect on February 4, the tariffs will impose a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and most products from Canada, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. A fact sheet from the White House stated that these tariffs would remain in effect without exemptions “until the crisis is alleviated.”
The Commerce Ministry of China expressed its “strong dissatisfaction” with the measures taken by Washington, emphasizing that it “firmly opposes” this action.
“It is not only unhelpful in solving [Washington’s] own problems, but also undermines the normal economic and trade cooperation between China and the US,” the ministry declared. It further noted that Beijing “will take corresponding countermeasures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests,” though specific details were not provided. Additionally, it urged the US to “objectively and rationally view and deal with its own problems” such as illegal drug imports, rather than “threatening other countries with tariffs.”
In its formal complaint to the WTO regarding the new tariffs, China pointed out that the organization possesses the legal authority to allow countries affected by others’ tariffs to implement their responses. As both nations are members of the WTO, they must adhere to its rulings in disputes.
China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry criticized the tariffs as “not constructive,” warning that they might rekindle a trade war.
“China’s position is firm and consistent. Trade and tariff wars have no winners… This move cannot solve the US’s problems at home and more importantly, does not benefit either side, still less the world,” the ministry stated late Saturday. It cautioned that the new tariffs would “harm the counternarcotics cooperation between the two sides in the future.”
Canada and Mexico have already reacted strongly to Trump’s accusations and tariffs. Shortly after the announcement, Canada implemented 25% tariffs on US goods, which, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will have “far-reaching” effects, impacting everyday items. Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum directed the Economy Ministry to initiate “Plan B” involving tariff and non-tariff retaliatory measures against the US. While specific details are yet to be revealed, sources indicate that Mexico intends to target US agricultural industries with its retaliatory steps.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a statement released on Sunday, China’s Commerce Ministry announced plans to bring a lawsuit against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and to implement other retaliatory actions in response to US President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. The ministry contended that Washington’s unilateral tariff increases are “seriously violating” WTO regulations.
Trump revealed the new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on Saturday, citing concerns related to these countries’ inadequacies in controlling the influx of migrants and illegal drugs, including fentanyl, into the US. To facilitate the implementation of the tariffs, Trump declared a national economic emergency, leveraging the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which grants the president the authority to manage imports unilaterally.
Scheduled to take effect on February 4, the tariffs will impose a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and most products from Canada, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. A fact sheet from the White House stated that these tariffs would remain in effect without exemptions “until the crisis is alleviated.”
The Commerce Ministry of China expressed its “strong dissatisfaction” with the measures taken by Washington, emphasizing that it “firmly opposes” this action.
“It is not only unhelpful in solving [Washington’s] own problems, but also undermines the normal economic and trade cooperation between China and the US,” the ministry declared. It further noted that Beijing “will take corresponding countermeasures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests,” though specific details were not provided. Additionally, it urged the US to “objectively and rationally view and deal with its own problems” such as illegal drug imports, rather than “threatening other countries with tariffs.”
In its formal complaint to the WTO regarding the new tariffs, China pointed out that the organization possesses the legal authority to allow countries affected by others’ tariffs to implement their responses. As both nations are members of the WTO, they must adhere to its rulings in disputes.
China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry criticized the tariffs as “not constructive,” warning that they might rekindle a trade war.
“China’s position is firm and consistent. Trade and tariff wars have no winners… This move cannot solve the US’s problems at home and more importantly, does not benefit either side, still less the world,” the ministry stated late Saturday. It cautioned that the new tariffs would “harm the counternarcotics cooperation between the two sides in the future.”
Canada and Mexico have already reacted strongly to Trump’s accusations and tariffs. Shortly after the announcement, Canada implemented 25% tariffs on US goods, which, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will have “far-reaching” effects, impacting everyday items. Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum directed the Economy Ministry to initiate “Plan B” involving tariff and non-tariff retaliatory measures against the US. While specific details are yet to be revealed, sources indicate that Mexico intends to target US agricultural industries with its retaliatory steps.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
