“China urges the United States to respect the facts and multilateral rules and immediately stop the wrongdoing,” the ministry said in a statement. “China will pay close attention to the progress of the investigation and will take all necessary measures to resolutely defend its rights and interests.”
Implications for Global Trade
The investigation marks the latest chapter in ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and trade. While former President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods under the same legal authority, Biden’s probe suggests a more targeted approach aimed at bolstering domestic semiconductor manufacturing while addressing supply chain vulnerabilities.
