Investing.com -- China’s commerce ministry called on the United States on Friday to rectify what it referred to as "wrong practices" of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, in relation to the fentanyl issue. The ministry asked the U.S. to cease "shifting blame" without basis.

The U.S. has levied a 20% tariff on Chinese products, citing the fentanyl issue as the reason. The Chinese commerce ministry has labeled this action as baseless and described it as a typical case of protectionism, unilateralism, and bullying. The ministry spokesperson made these comments in a statement.

The spokesperson added that Washington should approach and address its own fentanyl problem objectively and rationally.

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