New Delhi, June 8 -- China has opposed the US Trade Representative's (USTR) proposal to impose additional tariffs on China and 59 other economies over alleged forced labour practices, while welcoming indications that tariff reductions could be considered for certain non-sensitive products.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), in a statement on social media platform X, reiterated its opposition to unilateral trade restrictions and highlighted a newly agreed "Board of Trade" mechanism aimed at discussing reciprocal tariff reductions.

MOFCOM said China's position on the Section 301 investigation remains unchanged.

"China opposes all forms of unilateral restrictive measures, including the series of trade restrictions imposed on China und...