Ministry of Commerce announces initiation of two trade barrier investigations against the United States and answers questions from journalists.

On March 27th, the Ministry of Commerce announced the initiation of a trade barrier investigation into the United States for its actions and measures that have disrupted the global supply chain. Preliminary evidence and information obtained by the Ministry of Commerce show that the United States has implemented numerous actions and measures in the trade-related sectors that severely disrupt the global supply chain, including but not limited to: restricting or prohibiting Chinese products from entering the US market, restricting or prohibiting the export of high-tech products to China, and restricting or prohibiting bilateral investments in key areas. These actions and measures may seriously harm the trade interests of Chinese enterprises, and some of these measures are suspected of violating the rules of the World Trade Organization and other economic trade treaties or agreements jointly signed or participated in by China and the United States. In accordance with Article 41 and Article 42 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, as well as Article 12 and Article 35 of the Rules for Foreign Trade Barrier Investigations, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to initiate a trade barrier investigation into the relevant actions and measures of the United States starting from March 27, 2026. Furthermore, the Ministry of Commerce also announced the initiation of a trade barrier investigation into the United States for its actions and measures that hinder the trade of green products. Preliminary evidence and information obtained by the Ministry of Commerce show that the United States has implemented various actions and measures in the trade-related sectors that hinder the trade of green products, including but not limited to: restricting the export of green products to the US, delaying the deployment of new energy projects, and limiting cooperation on green product-related technologies. These actions and measures may seriously harm the trade interests of Chinese enterprises, and some of these measures are suspected of violating the rules of the World Trade Organization and other economic trade treaties or agreements jointly signed or participated in by China and the United States. In accordance with Article 41 and Article 42 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, as well as Article 12 and Article 35 of the Rules for Foreign Trade Barrier Investigations, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to initiate a trade barrier investigation into the relevant actions and measures of the United States starting from March 27, 2026. The Ministry of Commerce's press release provides more details on the trade barrier investigations initiated by China against the United States in response to the US's 301 investigation against China and other countries. The Ministry of Commerce strongly opposes the US actions and policies and will take appropriate measures to defend China's legitimate interests.