El Ministry of Commerce of China warned this Thursday United States that the recent measures restricting the cross-border e-commerce, including additional tariffs and changes to exemptions, will have a negative impact on American consumers.
He Yongqian, a spokesman for the Ministry, said at a press conference that the imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese products and adjustments to the policy "de minimis" (which exempts low-value packages from taxes) "This will increase costs for American consumers and negatively impact their shopping experience."
The spokesperson referred to a recent incident in which the US Postal Service (USPS) temporarily suspended accepting packages from Mainland China and Hong KongHe Yongqian called this behavior "erratic," but then reversed the decision within hours.
“Cross-border e-commerce meets personalized consumer demands, offers fast delivery, and reduces costs,” He said. “[E-commerce] has become a significant trend in the development of international trade«.
The Chinese ministry spokesperson stated: "No matter how a country adjusts its trade policies, the inherent advantages and characteristics of cross-border e-commerce remain intact," adding, "It still boasts strong competitiveness, and the overall trend of digital transformation in international trade is here to stay."
China urged the United States to "align itself with the international trade development trends"and to "optimize its regulatory mechanisms." The objective, according to PekinIt should be about fostering a "fair and predictable policy ecosystem" for cross-border e-commerce.
"By doing so, the United States can offer its domestic consumers a more convenient consumption environment, with high-quality products at reasonable prices," He added.
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