Beijing raised concerns over Washington’s Section 301 tariffs, investigations targeting Chinese imports and industries, as well as investment restrictions, as senior trade officials from either side met in China on Saturday.
Commerce vice-minister Wang Shouwen led the Chinese delegation in the talks with Marisa Lago, the US under secretary of commerce for international trade, in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin.
Wang, who is also China’s international trade representative, “expressed concerns” over the additional Section 301 tariffs announced earlier this year, as well as the latest Section 301 probe into China’s shipping industry, according to a statement from the commerce ministry.
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US proposes new round of tariffs on China in latest trade war escalation
US proposes new round of tariffs on China in latest trade war escalation
Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the US can impose trade sanctions on countries that violate trade agreements or engage in “unjustifiable” or “unreasonable” acts that burden its commerce.