China's new trade dispute with the U.S. could test Washington's commitment to the World Trade Organization, which has so far escaped the scrutiny of President Donald Trump, a critic of multilateral institutions,

In a statement released Friday, a spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government described the tariffs as “unreasonable measures” and “grossly inconsistent with the relevant WTO rules.

China has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization against tariffs imposed by President Trump on its goods. Trump imposed these tariffs alongside tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, aiming to curb drugs and illegal immigration.