USTR announces resolution of trade issues with India
Termination of six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Termination of six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today issued a release announcing that the United States and India have agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO). India also agreed to remove tariffs on certain U.S. products that were imposed in response to the U.S. Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum.
The six WTO disputes that will be terminated include three disputes initiated by India and three disputes initiated by the United States.
- United States – Countervailing Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from India (DS436)
- India – Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules (DS456)
- United States – Certain Measures Relating to the Renewable Energy Sector (DS510)
- India – Export Related Measures (DS541)
- United States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products (DS547)
- India – Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States (DS585)
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