In a bold move to protect its economic interests, China has officially filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the United States announced an additional 10% tariff on certain Chinese products. 🇨🇳🆚🇺🇸
A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce revealed on Tuesday that this step is aimed at safeguarding China's legitimate rights and interests. \"The U.S. imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese products seriously violates WTO rules,\" the spokesperson stated. \"This egregious act is typical of unilateralism and trade protectionism.\"
The spokesperson emphasized that the U.S. actions undermine the rules-based multilateral trading system and disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains. 🌐⚙️ They added that such unilateral moves erode the foundation of China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, affecting not just the two nations but the global economy at large.
China is calling on the United States to \"immediately rectify its wrongdoings\" and return to constructive dialogue. 🤝 The spokesperson noted that the U.S. has repeatedly prioritized unilateralism over multilateralism, drawing strong condemnation from numerous WTO members.
As a steadfast supporter and significant contributor to the multilateral trading system, China stands ready to work with other WTO members to tackle the challenges posed by unilateralism and trade protectionism. Together, they aim to safeguard the orderly and stable development of international trade. 🌏✨
\"China firmly opposes the U.S. actions,\" the spokesperson concluded. \"We are committed to upholding the integrity of the global trading system and fostering cooperation among nations.\"
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