China is doubling down on its call for the U.S. to scrap controversial trade policies, igniting fresh debates over global economic fairness. At a Thursday press conference, Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian demanded an immediate end to Section 232 tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum – labeling them 🔥'unilateral overreach' that risks 'breaking the rules of global trade.'
The clash intensified as China criticized U.S. restrictions targeting Huawei's Ascend chips, arguing they threaten the global semiconductor supply chain. 🌐 "These moves aren't just about tech control – they're about controlling the future," He stated, warning of ripple effects for businesses and consumers worldwide.
With tariffs first imposed in 2018 under 'national security' claims, the U.S. recently expanded scrutiny to include pharmaceuticals – a move Beijing calls a 🛑 'protectionist spiral.' China maintains its stance: dialogue, not decoupling, is key to solving trade friction.
What's next? Analysts suggest this could reshape how tech giants navigate cross-border partnerships. As He declared: "We will firmly protect our companies' rights." 💪 The ball now sits in Washington's court – will tariffs and tech curbs ease, or escalate into a new Cold Trade War?
