Customs are “typical unilateralism and protectionism, economic abuse,” Lin Jian said during a regular press conference. He added that American customs in the name of reciprocity actually only serves the US at the detriment of other countries.
Trump introduced 34 percent of the new customs in Chinese imports, as part of the measures introduced by most American trade partners. Thus, the total level of customs duties in Chinese goods increased to 54 percent, and Beijing replied with countermeasures.
Lin redirected the question of potential negotiations with the United States in other Chinese state bodies.
“American abuse of customs deprivation is the state, especially those in the global south, their right to develop,” Lynn said, stated the increasing inequality between the rich and poor in each country and the special advantage of the poorer carin countries.
All countries should stick to consultation, joint decision-making and “genuine multilateralism,” a spokesman said.
He called on the countries to oppose all the forms of unilateralism and protectionism and protect the international system and multilateral trade based on the values of the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
(Vijesti.ba / Hina)
