BEIJING – China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday slammed the US tariff adjustment on low-value packages as "disruptive", saying that the move will severely impact the interests of American consumers.

Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian made the remarks at a regular press briefing, stressing that cross-border e-commerce offers unique advantages like high efficiency, fast delivery and low costs.

The spokesperson went on to add that it not only caters to consumers' growing demand for personalized and diverse products but also represents a key trend in the innovation of international trade, and has become an integral part of people's lives.

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Cross-border e-commerce is a new form of trade that closely aligns with global consumption trends and effectively serves numerous consumers, she said.

"Policy adjustments in this area should aim for facilitation," the spokesperson said.

According to the spokesperson, the commerce ministry has maintained working-level communication with its US counterpart.

China's position has been clear and consistent, which is being open to consultations with the US side on economic and trade issues, said He.

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The unilateral tariff hikes were initiated entirely by the US side, and it is up to the one who tied the bell to untie it.

China urges the US side to immediately stop exerting maximum pressure on China, cease its acts of coercion and blackmail, and resolve differences through equal dialogue based on mutual respect, said He.