Key Takeaways
- China files WTO complaint against India’s EV and battery subsidies
- Similar challenges also filed against Turkey, Canada, and the EU
- Consultation process initiated as first step in WTO dispute resolution
China has officially challenged India’s electric vehicle and battery subsidy programs at the World Trade Organization, marking a significant trade dispute between the two Asian economies.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed that the ministry will examine China’s detailed submissions regarding the complaint.
An official familiar with the matter revealed that China has launched similar WTO challenges against multiple countries, including Turkey, Canada, and the European Union.
“They have sought consultations with India,” the official stated, referring to the initial phase of WTO dispute settlement procedures.
Under WTO regulations, consultation requests represent the first formal step in resolving trade disagreements. If these bilateral talks fail to produce a satisfactory outcome, the complaining party can request the establishment of a WTO panel to adjudicate the matter.
