the united states raises some 301 tariffs on china, and the ministry of commerce spokesperson speaks on the final measures
2024-09-14
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on september 13, u.s. time, the office of the united states trade representative issued an announcement on the final measures of the 301 tariffs on china, announcing that it would increase the 301 tariffs on some chinese goods.
"china is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this." the spokesperson of the ministry of commerce said that china has made solemn representations to the united states on the issue of section 301 tariffs many times. the wto has long ruled that section 301 tariffs violate wto rules. instead of correcting it, the united states has further increased tariffs on china, which is a mistake on top of a mistake.
a spokesperson for the ministry of commerce said that the us 301 tariff measures are typical unilateralism and protectionism, which not only seriously undermines the international trade order and the security and stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain, but also fails to solve its own trade deficit and industrial competitiveness problems. it also pushes up the prices of us imported goods, and the costs are ultimately borne by us companies and consumers.china's latest report on the u.s.'s implementation of wto rules and obligations points out that the united states is a "disruptor of the global industrial chain and supply chain", and once again expresses serious concern about the u.s. abuse of "section 301".
"previously, the office of the united states trade representative solicited public comments on the results of the tariff review, and the majority of opinions opposed the imposition of tariffs or requested the expansion of tariff exemptions, which shows that the us 301 tariffs on china are unpopular." the spokesperson of the ministry of commerce said that the us should immediately correct its wrong practices and cancel all tariffs on china. china will take necessary measures to resolutely defend the interests of chinese companies.
it is reported that on may 14, the us released the results of the four-year review of the 301 tariffs imposed on china. on september 13, the us government decided to significantly increase import tariffs on chinese products, including raising tariffs on electric vehicles by 100%, in order to strengthen the protection of domestic strategic industries in the united states.
according to a press release from the office of the united states trade representative, some tariffs will take effect on september 27. in addition to a 100% tariff on chinese electric vehicles, the united states will also impose a 50% tariff on chinese solar cells and a 25% tariff on chinese steel, aluminum, electric vehicle batteries and key minerals. at the same time, the united states will increase import tariffs on chinese semiconductors by 50%, and this new tax rate will take effect in january 2025. two new categories of polysilicon and silicon wafers used in solar panels have been added to the semiconductor category.
