China is calling on the United States to cancel unilateral tariffs after a significant Supreme Court ruling. The court determined that President Trump does not possess the legal authority under a 1977 law to impose sudden levies on individual countries. This decision has disrupted global trade.
In response, the US president initially announced a 10 percent global duty on imports, later escalating it to 15 percent. China's commerce ministry stated it is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the ruling's impact and is urging Washington to lift these measures, emphasizing that trade wars and protectionism are unproductive.
The new 15 percent duties are set to take effect soon, with potential exemptions for certain products. China's foreign ministry is closely monitoring potential US actions to maintain increased tariffs, vowing to resolutely safeguard its interests.
This development precedes President Trump's planned visit to China. Trade officials have indicated that upcoming meetings are not intended for trade disputes. The Supreme Court's ruling represents a major setback for the president's signature economic policy, which has significantly impacted the global trade order.