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China disputes US tariff evasion claims amid Mexico's new curbs

China has refuted a White House report accusing its companies of evading US tariffs by rerouting goods through Mexico and other nations. Beijing's Ministry of Commerce spokesman, He Yadong, labeled the report a "false narrative" and an act of "unilateralism and protectionism" that unfairly targets Chinese products. This response comes as Mexico reportedly prepares to implement its own restrictions on Chinese steel and textile imports, further complicating trade relations. AI

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China disputes US tariff evasion claims amid Mexico's new curbs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

    Beijing calls US tariff report ‘false narrative’ as named hub Mexico plans new China curbs

    China rejected a White House report on Thursday that accused its exporters of routing goods through Mexico and other countries to avoid US tariffs, hours after word emerged that Mexico was preparing to restrict Chinese products further. He Yadong, a spokesman for China’s Ministry…