The deal is "a spineless, groveling, profit-seeking move that sells one’s integrity for personal gains,” said the opinion piece," said an opinion piece in a Beijing-backed newspaper.
The deal was praised by both sides as a "win-win" deal that protects union jobs, while establishing a framework for introducing new technologies to U.S. ports.
The group agreed to cease its strike against ships in the region in January, but warned at the time that "any aggression" from other nations would lead to further attacks.
Ford and Lutnick are scheduled to meet again in Washington, D.C. on March 13, where they're expected to engage in discussions about renewing the USMCA.
Local police say that they plan to continue to speaking to anyone involved in the incident, but have not released any other details on the identity of the man arrested.