The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) has called on the United States to immediately cease increasing tariffs on Chinese goods, urging adherence to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
On Tuesday, the United States announced plans to raise additional tariffs on imports of certain Chinese products, including electric vehicles (EVs), lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, critical minerals, semiconductors, steel, aluminum, and cranes. These measures come on top of existing tariffs under Section 301.
“China’s industry and commerce community firmly opposes this U.S. act,” a CCPIT spokesperson stated. “We urge the United States to earnestly abide by WTO rules and immediately revoke the tariff increases.”
The CCPIT and the China Chamber of International Commerce have encouraged industry and commerce communities on both sides to enhance mutual trust and cooperation. They emphasized the importance of jointly maintaining the stability and smooth operation of industrial and supply chains to support the accelerated recovery of the global economy.
China’s industries in EVs, lithium-ion batteries, and solar cells have significantly contributed to global energy conservation efforts, emission reductions, and green innovation through continuous technological advancement and active participation in international markets, the spokesperson noted.
The CCPIT criticized the U.S. decision, stating that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has ignored WTO rules and continued to abuse tariff review procedures, representing a unilateral and protectionist approach. The spokesperson also pointed out that substantial subsidies provided by the United States to its own industries, such as EVs and semiconductors, undermine global market stability.
According to the new measures, additional levies will raise tariffs on Chinese EV imports to 100 percent this year. Tariffs on solar cell imports will increase to 50 percent, while tariffs on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products will climb to 25 percent. Semiconductor tariffs are set to soar to 50 percent by 2025.
“We encourage industry and commerce communities to work together to uphold fair trade practices and foster a stable global economic environment,” the spokesperson added.
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China's business community urges U.S. to stop tariff hikes on goods
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