US' restrictive trade moves to be self-harming

China urges end to misguided policies, pledging to take countermeasures

China has called on the United States to adhere to international rules and end misguided policies, warning that it will take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday.

On Friday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative invited comments from the public on proposed Section 301 actions aimed at China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.

The US' proposed restrictive measures, such as levying port fees, would be self-harming and have detrimental effects, according to an online statement issued by the Commerce Ministry.