Ministry of Commerce: Will Advance Investigation into U.S. Trade Barriers and Take Corresponding Measures

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-03-28T00:35:16+00:00

The Ministry of Commerce criticized the U.S. for launching trade investigations into China, citing overcapacity and forced labor concerns. China plans to investigate U.S. trade barriers and defend its rights accordingly.

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2026-03-28 00:35:16

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On March 27, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce responded to reporters regarding the initiation of two trade barrier investigations against the U.S. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative launched a Section 301 investigation on March 12, citing ‘overcapacity’ as the reason, targeting China and 15 other economies. On March 13, another investigation was initiated against China and 59 other economies, citing ‘failure to effectively prohibit the import of products made with forced labor.’ China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to these actions. Moving forward, the Ministry of Commerce will advance the investigation into U.S. trade barriers in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law and the Rules for Investigating Trade Barriers, and will take corresponding measures based on the investigation results to firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests. (Ministry of Commerce)

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