China has formally demanded the immediate cancellation of new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods, labeling the measures as unjustified and politically motivated.
The commerce ministry in Beijing announced on Monday that the levies, which cite alleged forced labor violations as their basis, lack factual grounding and violate international trade norms.
The ministry emphasized that the allegations are baseless and serve only to protect domestic industries in the United States at the expense of global economic stability.
The announcement marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic rhetoric following Washington's decision to apply the tariffs not only to China but also to 59 other countries.
Beijing warned that such unilateral actions risk destabilizing global supply chains and undermining multilateral trade frameworks.
The ministry emphasized that the allegations are baseless and serve only to protect domestic industries in the United States at the expense of global economic stability.
This development follows a series of stern warnings from Chinese officials against what they describe as an escalating trade war.