In a strong message to the United States, China's Ministry of Commerce is urging the US to stop using tariffs as a coercive tool in international trade. 🛑
Responding to the US's recent announcement of imposing \"reciprocal tariffs\" on its trading partners, Ministry spokesperson He Yadong expressed deep concern. \"China is deeply concerned about the move,\" He stated. 🤔
The spokesperson highlighted that international trade should be based on each country's resources and comparative advantages, aiming to boost global economic growth and improve people's welfare worldwide. 🌍💼
He criticized the US approach, stating that the proposed tariffs violate World Trade Organization rules and disrupt the balance of interests established over nearly 80 years of multilateral trade negotiations. 📉
\"A trade war offers no way out and produces no winners,\" He emphasized. He called for the US to correct its practices and collaborate with other nations through equal consultation to find solutions. 🗣️🤝
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Commerce ministry urges U.S. to stop using tariffs as coercive tool
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