China Calls for Dialogue to Address Escalating Trade Tensions with the United States
Chinese Foreign Ministry urges constructive dialogue amid ongoing tariff disputes and sanctions between the two economic giants.
BEIJING.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for dialogue with the United States to resolve escalating trade tensions between the two major economies, expressing firm opposition to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated that "China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" to the tariffs implemented from Washington, urging for "a fair and mutually respectful dialogue."
In recent developments, former President Donald Trump escalated the trade conflict this week by imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports, citing concerns over the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States.
Effective Tuesday, all imports from China into the U.S. are now subjected to a 10% additional tariff.
The Chinese government responded promptly to this decision by announcing retaliatory tariffs of 15% on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, heavy trucks, and pick-up trucks.
Additionally, on Tuesday, Beijing launched an investigation into Google for alleged antitrust violations and included two American companies, including fashion group PVH Corp, which owns brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, on its list of "unreliable entities." Lin stated that "the measures taken by China are necessary to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," while also noting, "there are no winners in a trade or tariff war."
The spokesperson also criticized the United States Postal Service for suspending the entry of packages from China, calling on the U.S. to stop politicizing economic and trade issues and to abandon the unreasonable repression of Chinese companies.
PVH Corp expressed deep disappointment on Wednesday regarding its designation as an unreliable entity by Beijing.
Although included on the sanctions list, both PVH and Illumina, a biotechnology giant also named, can continue to operate in China, albeit under increased scrutiny following their inclusion.
PVH emphasized that it adheres strictly to all relevant laws and regulations and operates according to established industry standards.
The Chinese government announced in September that it was investigating PVH for allegedly boycotting cotton from the Xinjiang region, where human rights violations against the Muslim Uyghur minority have been reported.
Illumina also stated that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations, adding that it is currently evaluating this announcement to seek a positive resolution.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for dialogue with the United States to resolve escalating trade tensions between the two major economies, expressing firm opposition to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated that "China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" to the tariffs implemented from Washington, urging for "a fair and mutually respectful dialogue."
In recent developments, former President Donald Trump escalated the trade conflict this week by imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports, citing concerns over the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States.
Effective Tuesday, all imports from China into the U.S. are now subjected to a 10% additional tariff.
The Chinese government responded promptly to this decision by announcing retaliatory tariffs of 15% on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, heavy trucks, and pick-up trucks.
Additionally, on Tuesday, Beijing launched an investigation into Google for alleged antitrust violations and included two American companies, including fashion group PVH Corp, which owns brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, on its list of "unreliable entities." Lin stated that "the measures taken by China are necessary to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," while also noting, "there are no winners in a trade or tariff war."
The spokesperson also criticized the United States Postal Service for suspending the entry of packages from China, calling on the U.S. to stop politicizing economic and trade issues and to abandon the unreasonable repression of Chinese companies.
PVH Corp expressed deep disappointment on Wednesday regarding its designation as an unreliable entity by Beijing.
Although included on the sanctions list, both PVH and Illumina, a biotechnology giant also named, can continue to operate in China, albeit under increased scrutiny following their inclusion.
PVH emphasized that it adheres strictly to all relevant laws and regulations and operates according to established industry standards.
The Chinese government announced in September that it was investigating PVH for allegedly boycotting cotton from the Xinjiang region, where human rights violations against the Muslim Uyghur minority have been reported.
Illumina also stated that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations, adding that it is currently evaluating this announcement to seek a positive resolution.
