The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also criticized the newly imposed tariffs. Spokeswoman Hua Chunying said it's not just industry development in the US that will suffer, but global trade in related industries as well.
HUA CHUNYING CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESWOMAN "The investigation launched by the US has not only raised the concern of many trading partners, but has also been opposed by many local governments and businesses in the US. China will defend its legitimate rights and interests with other WTO members."