China Slams U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs as "Unilateral and Protectionist"

As the adjusted U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect today, many countries responded with their own tariffs. Beijing also criticized U.S. tariffs, and denounced the Section 232 tariffs and other tariffs as "unilateral and protectionist actions" disguised as national security measures, but stopped short of taking action on retaliation.