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The United States and China exchange criticism at the WTO meeting over steel and aluminum tariffs | Reuters

Chinese Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Li Chenggang on Monday strongly accused the United States of being a “unilateral bully.” (2023 REUTERS/Thomas Peter)

[ジュネーブ 27日 ロイター] – At the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting held on the 27th, China pointed out that the United States is a “unilateral bully”, while the United States strongly condemns China’s illegal retaliatory measures and condemns each other at the bottom.

The United States has appealed against the decision of the WTO that the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports violate its rules. China’s ambassador to the WTO, Li Chenggang, said: “The US’s problematic behavior paints a clear picture of the US as a unilateral bully, breaking rules and disrupting supply chains.”

Meanwhile, USTR Deputy Representative Maria Pagan said it was unfortunate that the dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs with China was even brought up on the agenda of the meeting, adding that China could become an exporter to the United States states He accused him of imposing “illegal and unilateral retaliation.” “The WTO as a shield for China’s non-market policies and practices is of no benefit to anyone,” he said.