China alleges that the tariffs are based on unfounded and false allegations, and are in excess of the U.S.’s bound rates in a tariff agreement from 1994.

If the dispute is not resolved after 60 days, "the complainant may request adjudication by a panel." Experts then assess whether the tariffs are compliant with WTO rules, in a pro

Beijing has on Tuesday revealed that it has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over US President Donald Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese goods.

Beijing will challenge President Trump’s new levies with a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization, said a spokesperson from the Commerce Ministry. The spokesperson called the U.S. actions a “blatant act of unilateralism and trade protectionism.