Trump Says He Will Launch New Trade Investigations Against Trading Partners Including China, China Responds

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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated China's position at a press conference, opposing unilateral tariffs and describing "overcapacity" as a false proposition. He emphasized that China-US economic and trade issues should be resolved through equal consultation. Meanwhile, China and the US maintain communication at the leadership level, and he called for attention to security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

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2026-03-12 08:47:54

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On March 12, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a routine press conference. A Reuters reporter asked that on Wednesday, the U.S. government announced the launch of two new trade investigations into “excess industrial capacity” among 16 major trading partners, including China. According to officials from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, this could lead to new tariffs. What is China’s comment on this investigation and the U.S. Trade Representative’s designation of China’s auto industry as a so-called “overcapacity” industry?

Guo Jiakun stated that China’s position on China-U.S. economic and trade issues has been consistent and clear, opposing all forms of unilateral tariff measures. The trade and tariff wars are not in anyone’s interest. Both sides should resolve related issues through negotiations based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit.

“The so-called overcapacity is a false proposition. China opposes using it as an excuse for political manipulation,” Guo Jiakun said. (Beijing Daily)

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