China Says It Has Met US Trade Obligations, Warns Against More Tariffs

China said that it has already fulfilled obligations linked to Washington’s Section 301 unfair trade practices statute after the US Trade Representative signaled he would continue investigations that could lead to additional tariffs, Liz Lee reported for Reuters.

China said it remains willing to work with the United States through the bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism. (Photo: State Council Information Office) 

Beijing reached an agreement with the US in 2020 related to that statute, a spokesperson for China’s Commerce Ministry said. China hopes the US will not “shift responsibility” or “provoke trouble,” but instead recognize that the agreement has been implemented, the spokesperson added.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said last week that his office would continue Section 301 probes involving China, Brazil, and other countries.

Such investigations could result in new tariffs if unfair trade practices are found. China said it remains willing to work with the United States through the bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism.