China Accuses US of Eroding WTO Integrity with Tariffs and Sanctions

China accuses the United States of undermining the integrity of the World Trade Organization through discriminatory tariffs and sanctions, prompting plans for escalation in international trade actions.

• On Friday, Chinas Ministry of Commerce criticized the United States for eroding the rules-based multilateral trading system since the new administration took office in 2025.
• Beijing plans to escalate its actions at the World Trade Organization by pursuing cases against the United States and closely scrutinizing its tariff measures and sanctions.
• Chinas accusations highlight concerns over multilateralism, as it aims to combat perceived US discrimination in global trade practices and restore balance in the international trading system.