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China's trade status and tariff policies are directly linked to the most-favoured-nation clause, as evidenced by its WTO entry and MFN status [1], its specific tariff measures [2], and claims regarding its compliance with MFN non-discrimination principles {fact:2, fact:3}.
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Why the US and the WTO should part ways - CEPR cepr.org 2 facts
claimChina's trade practices violated the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle because China did not extend the same courtesy to other WTO members.
claimBilateral trade deals pursued by the second Trump administration, such as those with the United Kingdom and China, violate the most-favoured nation (MFN) non-discrimination clause found in Article I of the GATT because these deals are not applied to all WTO members.
Tariffs: Estimating the Economic Impact of the 2025 Measures and ... richmondfed.org 1 fact
referenceThe benchmark Average Effective Tariff Rate (AETR) of 2.2 percent incorporates World Trade Organization (WTO) most-favored-nation (MFN) tariffs, China-specific tariffs imposed during the 2018-19 period, and other tariff measures or exemptions in effect.
History of tariffs in the United States - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
accountIn 2000, President Bill Clinton collaborated with Republicans to grant China entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) and provided China with 'most favored nation' trading status, which entitled China to the same low tariff rates as other WTO members.