On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce said it will closely monitor any tariff steps the United States may take against Chinese products.
The ministry referred to a potential additional 7.5% duty that U.S. officials are considering in response to alleged excess production capacity in China. No specific sectors were identified.
Spokesperson Huang Ling told reporters that China "reserves the right to take all necessary measures" if the United States implements the tariff. The comment was made at a press conference in Beijing; no further details on possible counter‑actions were provided.
