China has strongly opposed the latest U.S. measures targeting its maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, calling the actions a form of unilateralism that could jeopardize global supply chains.
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce reiterated Beijing's stance on the Section 301 investigation, urging the United States to stop attributing its domestic industrial challenges to the Chinese mainland. "These measures severely harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, gravely disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains, blatantly violate WTO rules, and fundamentally undermine the rules-based multilateral trading system," the spokesperson said.
Three major industrial associations in China backed the official line. The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing warned that the restrictions will hurt logistics providers, ship and cargo owners, importers and exporters, and consumers in both countries, driving up international logistics costs and endangering global economic growth.
Echoing these concerns, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry labeled the U.S. actions an "unjustified attack" on its shipbuilding sector, predicting higher shipping costs and further inflationary pressures that could ultimately hurt consumer wallets in the United States.
The China Shipowners' Association highlighted the critical role of Chinese shipping companies in maintaining smooth global trade flows. "Our members adhere strictly to international trade norms and have consistently provided stable and reliable logistics services," the association noted, calling on the U.S. to halt politically driven investigations and discriminatory measures to avoid further disruption.
As both sides prepare to defend their positions, industry watchers and global businesses will be monitoring how this latest escalation affects trade flows, prices and supply chain resilience worldwide.
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China slams U.S. acts on its maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors
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