China Files Complaint Against U.S. at WTO Over Tariffs

On February 6, 2025, China lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging the United States' recent

of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and the removal of for low-value packages. Beijing that these measures are and .

The policy change has caused significant confusion among shippers and retailers, particularly affecting e-commerce companies like Shein, Temu, and Amazon. The U.S. Postal Service briefly halted but then resumed accepting packages from China and Hong Kong. The U.S. administration justifies these actions as efforts to

the importation of fentanyl into the country, a that China disputes.

In response, China has initiated a

at the WTO, arguing that the U.S. tariffs violate its obligations under WTO agreements. The Chinese statement highlights the of the and indicates that China may introduce further measures and claims as the situation develops.