GENEVA (CHATNEWSTV) — The European Union has officially requested dispute consultations with China through the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on brandy imports from the EU. The complaint, circulated to WTO members on November 29, marks the beginning of a formal dispute settlement process.
The EU argues that China’s new duties violate several provisions of the WTO’s Anti-Dumping Agreement. According to the EU, the anti-dumping measures appear to be inconsistent with established trade rules, which prohibit unfairly high tariffs on imports.
The move follows increasing tensions over trade practices and tariffs between the EU and China, which have been a source of contention in recent years. The dispute will now proceed through the WTO’s consultation phase, where both parties will attempt to resolve the issue before further legal action is taken.
This complaint adds to a growing list of trade disputes involving China, with the EU continuing to challenge what it considers restrictive trade practices in various sectors.
