China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom

Soon after, other media outlets echoed the rebuttal. Nikkei Asia reported that China rejected overcapacity accusations from both the United States and the European Union, calling the claims unfounded. The South China Morning Post detailed a newly released document that outlines Beijing’s arguments against Western assessments of excess capacity, stressing compliance with international trade rules.

Bloomberg described China as gearing up to contest these allegations, noting that the dispute is unfolding as the prospect of additional U.S. tariff looms and broader trade tensions intensify. AP News captured the latest development, noting that China continues to push back on Western criticism while warning that further U.S. tariff measures could be imposed if the overcapacity issue remains unresolved. The coverage underscores Beijing’s stance that it will defend its industrial sector and monitor any unilateral actions, but no concrete counter‑tariffs or policy shifts have been announced yet.

Observers will watch for official Chinese responses to any new Section 301 findings and for any escalation in tariff negotiations between the two economies.