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Briefing: China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan

Strategic angle: China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs while advancing its own economic strategy.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 13, 2026|1 MIN READ|MONEY

China's Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. trade policies.

The investigation is seen as a justification for imposing tariffs.

China's new five-year economic plan aims to strengthen its economy.