China's Commerce Ministry says the country is against US abuse of domestic laws. And it will pay close attention to the American Section 232 investigation into imports of cars, SUVs, light trucks and vans. CGTN White House Correspondent Jessica Stone reports from Washington.

JESSICA STONE WASHINGTON President Trump has ordered an investigation into whether imports of autos and auto parts endanger U.S. national security. In a statement, the White House calls these "core industries" which are quote: "critical to our strength as a Nation."

Canada, Mexico and China are the top three exporters of vehicle parts to the United States, according to government statistics. According to analysis by the Council on Foreign Relations, the US imports far more vehicle parts from China than it exports finished vehicles to China. President Donald Trump has asked his commerce department to examine whether importing cars, trucks and automotive parts endangers U.S. national security.

In a statement, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says quote: "There is evidence suggesting that, for decades, imports from abroad have eroded our domestic auto industry. The investigation will look "into whether such imports are weakening our internal economy and may impair the national security."

Earlier this year, Washington slapped tariffs of as much as 25 percent on imported steel and aluminum using a similar process. On Wednesday, India filed a complaint about those tariffs at the World Trade Organization. China has also asked for dispute resolution at the WTO on the same matter. Jessica Stone, CGTN Washington.