China urges Mexico to follow WTO rules in anti-dumping investigations

A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said the country firmly opposes protectionist measures that harm its legitimate rights and interests, and will closely monitor the development of the investigations.

Mexico has opened 11 anti-dumping investigations into Chinese products till now this year—nearly twice of last year’s total, a Chinese state-controlled media outlet reported.

China has urged Mexico to comply with WTO rules in its anti-dumping investigations and protect the rights and interests of Chinese firms.
Mexico has opened 11 such probes into Chinese products this year—nearly twice of last year’s total.
In response to Mexico’s proposed tariff hikes and other restrictions, China is probing trade and investment barriers in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

The spokesperson said that against the backdrop of excessive use of tariffs by the United States, China holds that all countries should work together to oppose unilateralism, curb the spread of protectionism and refrain from imposing restrictions on China under various pretexts due to external coercion.

In response to Mexico’s proposed tariff increases and other restrictions, the ministry has launched an investigation into trade and investment barriers in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)