China’s Commerce Ministry said Monday it is conducting a “full assessment” of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated many of the tariffs President Donald Trump had imposed during his global trade push, including duties targeting Chinese goods.
The ruling marked a legal setback for the administration’s tariff strategy. Within hours of the decision, however, Trump announced he would move forward with a new 10% duty on imports from all countries beginning Tuesday. He later increased that rate to 15% on Saturday, signaling that broader trade measures would continue despite the court’s intervention.
In a statement, China’s Commerce Ministry criticized what it described as “U.S. unilateral tariffs,” arguing they violate international trade rules and U.S. domestic law and are not in the interests of any party. The ministry urged Washington to cancel “relevant unilateral tariff measures” affecting its trading partners.
Beijing also said it has taken note of U.S. plans to maintain trade pressure through alternative mechanisms, including trade investigations and other legal authorities. “China will continue to pay close attention to this and firmly safeguard its interests,” the ministry stated.
The exchange underscores ongoing economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Despite the dispute, Trump is scheduled to travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a high-profile meeting aimed at addressing trade, supply chains, and broader geopolitical concerns.
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