China Slams Trump's Tariffs as Protectionist and Unjustified

Tue Jul 08 2025 12:01:46 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
China Slams Trump's Tariffs as Protectionist and Unjustified

China has lodged a formal complaint against President Trump's recent tariffs, describing them as discriminatory measures against Chinese trade.


In a sharp response to President Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports by 10%, China has branded the accusations related to the fentanyl trade as baseless, asserting that the financial penalties violate world trade agreements. The move came shortly after Trump justified the tariffs as a means to combat illegal drug imports. China has filed its complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO), labeling the actions as protectionist and discriminatory in nature. This escalation in trade tensions follows Trump’s broader initiative to impose tariffs on all foreign imports, aiming to bolster domestic manufacturing and address the growing trade deficit.

As businesses scramble to navigate the fluctuating trade landscape, US imports surged to unprecedented levels in December, driven by fears of further tariffs. The Commerce Department reported a 4% jump in imports, reaching a record high of $293.1 billion, which widened the trade deficit to levels not seen in nearly two years. The ongoing tariff threats have not only introduced economic uncertainty but have also prompted retaliatory actions from China, including counter-tariffs on US goods and scrutiny of companies like Google and potentially Apple.

Experts indicate that while these tariffs may shock certain sectors, particularly firms benefiting from low-cost imports, the overall impact on China's economy is likely manageable. According to Mark Williams, chief China economist at Capital Economics, China’s resilience in the face of these tariffs suggests it can weather the storm.

The WTO allows for a consultation period of 60 days for the US and China to resolve their differences before China has the option to escalate the matter to adjudication. However, the effectiveness of WTO dispute resolution remains questionable as the US has previously blocked the appointment of new judges to the panel tasked with resolving such trade disputes.

As of December, China recorded the largest trade deficit with the US, exporting significantly more than it imported—a trend that underscores the ongoing complexities of the US-China trade relationship, which continues to pose challenges to the global economy.

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