By Micah Jonah, February 23, 2026
Beijing has hit out at Washington, calling on the U.S. to scrap unilateral tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down key levies on Chinese goods.
China’s Commerce Ministry warned that trade fights “harm both sides” and said U.S. tariff decisions violate international rules and domestic law. Beijing accused Washington of using tariffs as a “political weapon” instead of a proper trade tool.
Despite the court ruling, President Trump announced a new 15% duty on imports, a move that could trigger fresh legal battles.
The ruling has sent jitters across global trade. South Korea is consulting with the U.S. to protect exports in chips, cars, and batteries, while India delayed a trade delegation amid uncertainty. European officials also warned that unpredictable tariffs threaten business stability.
China said it is closely monitoring the situation and vowed to defend its interests ahead of planned U.S.-China talks in March and April.
