In response to the U.S. Bynden government considering raising some tariffs on some commodities in China, including electric vehicles, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed resolute opposition and criticized as an upgraded version of American protectionism.
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on Thursday (December 21) that as early as last year, when the United States passed the inflation reduction bill including tax reduction measures in the United States last yearAn improper and discriminatory measures expressed concerns.
Wang Wenbin pointed out that the relevant measures are in the name of security, pursue "the United States first", violate the principles of market economy and fair competition, and threaten the security of the global industrial chain supply chain.The principles of treatment and national treatment have caused strong dissatisfaction with many countries including European allies including the United States.
He said that the new regulations recently released by the United States are an upgraded version of "American protectionism", and China has resolutely opposed it.
Wang Wenbin said that China urged the United States to abide by the rules of the WTO, maintain the trade order of fair competition, and provide enterprises in various countries with a fair, fair, non -discriminated business environment.China will follow the follow -up situation closely, and take measures to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests if necessary.
Bloomberg quoted the Wall Street Journal report that the Bayeon government intends to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other commodities in order to limit the dependence of the United States to the Chinese economy and also protect the domestic green energy industry in the United States.
China has become a global power power country. Bloomberg New Energy Finance earlier predictions showed that the new electric bus sales of the world this year reached 1.41 million, and the Chinese market accounted for 60%.