China says US Section 301 probe against 60 economies severely disrupts global trade order
2026-03-16 10:02:19 source：CNBC
March 16, 2026
China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday criticized the United States for launching a Section 301 investigation targeting China and dozens of other economies over alleged failures to ban imports made with "forced labor," calling the move a typical act of protectionism that seriously disrupts the international trade order.
China urged Washington to immediately correct the wrong action and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.
The United States initiated a Section 301 investigation on March 12 local time against 60 economies, including China, citing their alleged failure to prohibit the import of goods produced with "forced labor." The probe came just one day after the US launched another Section 301 investigation into 16 economies, including China, citing "overcapacity."
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