China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the United States’ recent tariff exemptions on smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices as merely “a tiny step to fix its mistakes.” The Ministry urged the U.S. to take more substantial action and fully eliminate tariffs affecting Chinese goods.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Ministry emphasized that “China is now examining the latest influence” of the U.S. decision. The comments come after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced late Friday that certain goods—including smartphones, computers, semiconductors, solar cells, and memory cards—would be excluded from the Trump administration’s latest global tariffs imposed on most countries.
The trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies have seen both nations imposing tariffs on each other’s products. China’s response suggests that while the exemption is a positive move, it falls short of addressing the broader issues at stake.
The Ministry’s call for a complete halt to tariffs highlights the ongoing challenges in U.S.-China trade relations. As both countries navigate these complexities, global markets and industries continue to watch closely, hopeful for a resolution that benefits all parties involved.
