China moves to join Brazil's WTO fight over Trump's forced-labour tariffs
China has asked to join World Trade Organization consultations that Brazil opened against US tariffs of up to 37.5 percent. Beijing filed the request in Geneva, telling the trade body it holds a substantial commercial interest in the case. The move reflects concern that Washington could apply comparable measures to Chinese goods.
China has asked to join World Trade Organization consultations that Brazil opened against US tariffs of up to 37.5 percent on imports linked to forced labour. Beijing filed the request in Geneva, telling the trade body it holds a substantial commercial interest in the case.
The move was first reported by the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo and independently confirmed to the South China Morning Post by a Brazilian government source. In its filing, China said Washington could apply comparable measures to Chinese goods.
Analysts say the dispute highlights how US trade policy could affect a much wider network of supply chains beyond Brazil alone. Observers note that China's involvement could broaden the scope of the case at the WTO.
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