China's Commerce Ministry Responds to U.S. Plan for Additional 7.5% Tariffs on Chinese Imports

On August 27, China's Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. Spokesperson Huang Ling responded to questions regarding the U.S. government's consideration of imposing an additional 7.5% tariff on goods imported from China. Huang stated that the U.S. side, citing "overcapacity," has initiated Section 301 investigations against 16 economies including China, politicizing economic and trade issues. This is a typical act of unilateralism and protectionism, which China firmly opposes. China will continue to closely monitor and comprehensively assess subsequent U.S. measures and reserves the right to take all necessary measures.