China's commerce ministry has warned of retaliatory measures if the United States proceeds with import restrictions on Chinese robots and power inverters, characterizing the move as discriminatory.
China has pledged to "resolutely retaliate" and defend its economic interests should the United States maintain restrictions on imports of Chinese robots and power inverters, according to a statement from the country's commerce ministry on Thursday. The ministry demanded that Washington immediately rescind the measures, describing them as discriminatory actions aimed at suppressing Chinese companies and their products.
The restrictions were introduced by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday as part of a broader initiative to safeguard American artificial intelligence development from potential national security risks and to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity in key growth sectors. According to the FCC's rationale, these protectionist measures are necessary for national security purposes.
China's commerce ministry disputed this justification, arguing that the United States has consistently disregarded Beijing's formal objections and continues to escalate restrictive policies. Officials characterized the approach as an expansion of national security concepts beyond their legitimate scope, describing it as "market distortion and unilateral bullying behavior" that undermines the interests of both Chinese and American industries.
The escalating trade tensions reflect broader concerns between the two nations regarding technology competition and supply chain security. The dispute underscores the ongoing friction in US-China relations as both countries compete for dominance in emerging technology sectors.
