Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear, and that China supports all efforts for peace.
Noting that recently, a door for dialogue has finally opened in the Ukraine crisis with all parties maintaining the momentum of negotiation, the spokeswoman said that dialogue and negotiation remains the only viable path to settle the crisis.
"It is hoped that all parties will seize the opportunity to reach a comprehensive, lasting and binding peace agreement," Mao said at a press conference in Beijing.
"China is willing to work with the rest of the international community to continue playing a constructive role in promoting a political resolution to the crisis," said the spokeswoman.
China supports all efforts for peace on Ukraine crisis: spokeswoman
China supports all efforts for peace on Ukraine crisis: spokeswoman
China supports all efforts for peace on Ukraine crisis: spokeswoman
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will halt collection of additional duties pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting Tuesday, following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Feb 20.
The latest guidance involves additional ad valorem duties covered by seven executive orders signed from Feb 1, 2025 to Aug. 6, 2025, according to a bulletin issued by the U.S. CBP on Feb 22.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Feb 20 that U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs under IEEPA meant for use in national emergencies were illegal, officially striking down the global tariffs introduced since April.
In light of recent events, the additional ad valorem duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA shall no longer be in effect and, as soon as practicable, shall no longer be collected, the executive order said.
Trump authorized all executive departments and agencies to immediately take appropriate steps to terminate the collection of the additional ad valorem duties imposed under the IEEPA.
CBP has collected as much as 175 billion U.S. dollars in duties pursuant to the IEEPA, according to an estimate by Penn-Wharton Budget Model.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is scheduled to impose an additional 15 percent tariff on imported goods from all countries starting Tuesday, according to a White House proclamation and one of Trump's social media posts on Saturday.
Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the president to impose duties of up to 15 percent for up to 150 days on any and all countries to address "large and serious" balance of payments issues. After 150 days, Congress would need to approve their extension.
US to stop collecting duties following Supreme Court ruling
US to stop collecting duties following Supreme Court ruling
US to stop collecting duties following Supreme Court ruling
