On the second day of the annual first meeting of the World Trade Organization Council for Trade in Goods, the United States added the issue of “equivalent tariffs” under “other matters”, promoting its robber logic of implementing so-called “equivalent tariffs”. The Chinese side firmly retaliated by stating that it clearly stated its position on the so-called “equivalent tariffs” at the meeting the day before yesterday. China deeply regrets the unilateral escalation of trade measures by the United States, which has dragged the global economy into great uncertainty. The accidents and turbulence created by the US on a daily basis are eroding the stable environment that businesses and all members of various countries, especially developing members, rely on for development. China firmly opposes the generalization and abuse of national security. China reiterates the view in the Chinese Government’s Position against US Tariff Abuse that “China is a country with an ancient civilization and a country of etiquette. The Chinese people advocate honesty and trust. We do not cause trouble, nor are we afraid of trouble. Pressure and threats are not the right way to deal with China”. The Chinese side firmly believes that trade differences among members must not be used as an excuse for taking unilateral measures and launching tariff wars. There is no winner in a trade war. The Chinese side attaches great importance to the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization as its core, and supports Director General Ibiza’s call that “the World Trade Organization is an important platform for dialogue. Solving problems within the framework of cooperation is crucial.
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