China seeks debate on trade turbulence at WTO after Trump tariffs

18/2/2025 19:02

China has called for a debate at the World Trade Organization on "trade turbulence" and how the global trade watchdog should respond in an apparent reference to tariffs launched or threatened by the United States.



U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to respond with retaliatory tariffs and to file a WTO dispute against Washington in what could be an early test of Trump's stance towards the institution.



The WTO discussion, set to take place late on Tuesday or early Wednesday, will be the first time that mounting trade tensions will be formally addressed on the agenda of the watchdog's top decision-making body, the General Council.