China hits back at USTR investigation targeting ‘so-called excess capacity’

Aug 10, 2026

China’s Ministry of Commerce is pushing back against the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation into alleged industrial overcapacity, calling the probe unilateral and warning that additional tariffs could disrupt global supply chains. The response marks the latest escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions as the investigation moves forward and manufacturers around the world monitor the potential impact on sourcing, production and international trade. 

 

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