China urges U.S. to drop trade probe ahead of Trump-Xi summit

On 2026-05-05, the China Chamber of International Commerce, a state-backed trade body, urged the United States to drop its Section 301 trade probe at a hearing. Michelle Zang said the investigation lacked a sufficient statutory basis and evidence, and argued it should not target aggregate economic outcomes. The remarks came ahead of the planned Trump-Xi summit, where trade disputes are expected to be discussed.