Story perspectives

China Launches Counter-Investigations into U.S. Trade Practices

3/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

China's commerce ministry has launched two counter-investigations into U.S. practices affecting the import of Chinese goods.
This action follows recent U.S. trade measures and does not indicate immediate retaliation.
A trade truce has been in place since U.S. President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, China's president, in October.
The investigations are expected to conclude within six months and address U.S. Section 301 inquiries into industrial capacity and forced labor.

1 of 1

Story summary

China's commerce ministry has launched two counter-investigations into U.S. practices affecting the import of Chinese goods.
This action follows recent U.S. trade measures and does not indicate immediate retaliation.
A trade truce has been in place since U.S. President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, China's president, in October.
The investigations are expected to conclude within six months and address U.S. Section 301 inquiries into industrial capacity and forced labor.