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1. Screenshot of Chinese commerce ministry's release on so-called US four-year Section 301 tariff review on Chinese imports

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2. Various of office building, sign of Ministry of Commerce

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3. Various of White House, Lafayette Square

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4. Various of ports

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5. Various of lithium-ion batteries in production, workers
6. Packed battery

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7. Various of solar photovoltaic cells in production, workers

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8. Various of steel mill, workers

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9. Various of NEVs being assembled on production line

China firmly opposes and has lodged solemn representations over additional U.S. tariffs on some Chinese goods, and will take resolute measures to safeguard its own rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

On top of existing tariffs under Section 301, the United States on Tuesday imposed additional tariffs on its imports of Chinese products including electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, critical minerals, semiconductors, steel, aluminum, and cranes.

China is deeply dissatisfied with the U.S. abuse of the Section 301 tariff review procedure driven by domestic political concerns and its increase of additional tariffs on certain Chinese products, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.

This move politicizes trade issues and uses them as a tool, the statement said, calling it "typical political manipulation."

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has already ruled that the Section 301 tariffs are in violation of WTO regulations, yet the U.S. side has continued its wrongdoing, it said.

The U.S. tariff hike goes against the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and the promises of U.S. President Joe Biden, and will seriously affect the atmosphere of bilateral cooperation, said the statement.

The U.S. side should immediately rectify its wrongdoing and remove the additional tariff measures against China, it said.