China has officially lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to the United States' announcement of an additional 10% tariff on relevant Chinese products. A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce made the statement on Tuesday, emphasizing that the move aims to protect China's legitimate rights and interests.
The spokesperson criticized the U.S. tariff imposition as a serious violation of WTO rules. They described the action as emblematic of unilateralism and trade protectionism, which undermine the established frameworks of international trade.
According to the spokesperson, the U.S. decision not only disrupts the stability of global industrial and supply chains but also erodes the foundation of economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States. This, they argue, poses a significant threat to the rules-based multilateral trading system that China staunchly supports.
The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson further condemned the United States for prioritizing unilateral measures over multilateral cooperation, a stance that has attracted strong criticism from the majority of WTO members. \"China firmly opposes the U.S. actions and urges the U.S. side to immediately rectify its wrongdoings,\" the spokesperson stated.
Reaffirming its commitment to multilateralism, China expressed readiness to collaborate with other WTO members to address the challenges posed by unilateralism and trade protectionism. The spokesperson highlighted China's role as a significant contributor to the multilateral trading system, aiming to ensure the orderly and stable development of international trade.
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