Hong Kong has announced plans to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over new U.S. tariffs, arguing that the measures violate global trade rules and disregard Hong Kong’s status as a separate customs territory. Chief Secretary Eric Chan stated, "This is absolutely inconsistent with WTO rules. Of course, they have totally disregarded Hong Kong as a separate customs territory." The move escalates trade tensions between the U.S. and Hong Kong, which have worsened since China's imposition of a national security law on the city in 2020.
