Beijing: China stated that US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on car imports “will not help the US solve its own problems,” as reported by state media on Thursday. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, addressed the issue during a regular press conference, urging the US to cease the tariff imposition.
According to Anadolu Agency, Guo highlighted the awareness among major US trading partners regarding the situation, following Trump’s executive order signed on Wednesday that imposed the tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and light trucks. Trump’s decision is part of his broader agenda to enforce global import duties.
Guo emphasized that there are no beneficiaries in a trade and tariff war, and no nation can achieve development and prosperity through such measures. He also stated that the US action is a violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations, undermines the rule-based multilateral trading system, and adversely affects the collective interests of people worldwide.
Trump’s announcement of the tariffs prompted immediate backlash and raised concerns among significant global trade allies, who are worried about the potential impact on international trade relations.