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China's Mofcom criticizes US tariff hike on steel, aluminum

( June 5, 2025, 07:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has described the recent decision by the US to raise Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent as "self-harming and harmful to others," noting that the move — opposed by several countries — will severely disrupt the global supply chain, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said at a press conference today. The ministry urged the US to abandon zero-sum thinking and to refrain from misusing and over-generalizing national security concerns, calling on the US to work with other nations to uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system and address issues through equal dialogue.The excerpt of the transcript follows:...

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