U.S., in Geneva, questions whether WTO dispute reform is possible

U.S., in Geneva, questions whether WTO dispute reform is possible

The U.S. is not convinced that reforming the World Trade Organization dispute settlement system is possible -- and is saying as such in Geneva, citing the “vastly different” views on nature of the system among members. Washington has continued to block new nominations to fill Appellate Body vacancies, as it did again during Monday’s Dispute Settlement Body meeting. But the U.S. delegation elaborated on its stance more than it had in previous mee…

The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently reviewed China's request for the formation of a dispute panel regarding the anti-dumping tariffs imposed by the European Union (EU) on battery electric vehicles from the Asian country. This demand comes in response to the tariffs that were implemented by the EU in October 2024, which China considers to be incompatible with the rules of the WTO. The Chinese government argues that the procedure that culm…

WTO considering China's bid for EV panel with EU

The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced on Monday that it is considering China's request to create a dispute panel to discuss the duties the European Union introduced on new battery electric vehi...