China accuses the US of tariff violations; WTO initiates consultations

In response to the US's acceptance of consultations at the World Trade Organization, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong made a statement on March 27. He pointed out that the US's imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods exported to the US seriously violates WTO rules and is a typical example of unilateralism and trade protectionism. China has already filed a lawsuit with the WTO dispute resolution mechanism regarding this matter. According to the latest developments, the US officially accepted the consultation procedures under the WTO framework on March 14, and China will continue to advance subsequent legal procedures in accordance with international trade rules.