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US criticizes China's WTO compliance amid industry complaints

The United States has criticized China's adherence to World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, with a senior US trade official stating that Beijing is targeting entire industrial sectors to achieve global dominance while maintaining a non-market economic system. This criticism comes as US industry groups, including steelmakers, are urging Washington to consider additional tariffs and international coordination to address China's steel overcapacity and other trade practices. The US official highlighted that China's anticompetitive behavior poses a significant challenge to the global trading system, even after 25 years of WTO membership. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li ·

    US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaints

    At a hearing reviewing China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, a senior US trade official said Beijing was targeting entire industrial sectors for global dominance while retaining a non-market economic system. Terry McCartin, Assistant US Trade Rep…