China Urges U.S. to Halt Copper Import Tariff Probe

China's commerce ministry has urged the U.S. to stop its tariff investigation into copper imports. The spokesperson warned that such actions could destabilize the global supply chains and negatively impact the rules-based multilateral trading system.

China's commerce ministry has made a strong appeal to the United States to immediately cease its investigation into tariffs on copper imports, a move that China says it will firmly oppose if pursued further.

Speaking at a routine press conference, ministry spokesperson He Yadong emphasized that the U.S.'s potential actions threaten to undermine the integrity of the rules-based multilateral trading system. He expressed concerns that such steps could lead to destabilizing the global supply chains.

The unfolding scenario is a part of ongoing tensions between the two economic powerhouses, underscoring the fragile balancing act that nations endeavor to maintain in international trade relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)