The decision China to update its initial request, submitted on February 4, 2025 (DS633), underlines the growing concern in Pekin by Washington's trade policiesThis new development comes against a backdrop of already tense bilateral relations, marked by disputes on a range of fronts, from technology to geopolitics.
The revised application seeks to initiate a consultation process under the dispute settlement mechanism of the WTO, a formal step that could lead to the creation of a panel of experts to evaluate the legality of the US tariff measuresIf consultations fail to resolve the dispute within 60 days, China may request the formation of such a panel.
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