The build-up of U.S.
tariffs on Chinese items does not contribute to the so-called national security, nor does it help U.S.
domestic markets, but merely highlights the unilateralism, protectionism, and bullying practices of the United States, Chinas commerce ministry stated on Thursday.
Whether it is the 301 tariffs or the 232 tariffs, they have currently been ruled by the World Trade Organization conflict settlement system to breach multilateral trade guidelines, Chinese Ministry of Commerce representative He Yongqian told the press on Thursday when asked to discuss the U.S.
enforcing additional tariffs on China.Regarding the U.S.
administrations 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which are currently in impact, He reiterated Chinas stance on the U.S.
Section 232 tariffs.The spokesperson said China has consistently maintained that these tariffs, imposed under the guise of nationwide security, are a type of unilateralism and protectionism.
China, together with many other countries, highly opposes these procedures and advises the United States to cancel Section 232 procedures on steel and aluminum as quickly as possible, He stated.