China has notified the World Trade Organization that reconciliation proceedings have begun with the United States regarding the United States’ export controls. It has been reported WTO press office.
“China has requested WTO consultation in a case in which it opposes US export controls and related measures on certain advanced computer semiconductor chips and manufacturing products,” the organization said. said.
Beijing aims to prove that the measures introduced by the American side are against WTO rules. The request is the first step in the WTO dispute resolution procedure. If they fail, the PRC may request that the dispute be submitted to an arbitral tribunal.
Chinese edition of Global Times WroteHe said that all members of the World Trade Organization should unite against Washington, which disregards international rules. The publication recalled that on December 9, the WTO decided that the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum products introduced in 2018 for national security reasons were against the organization’s rules. But “Washington reacted sharply, as if his tail had been stepped on.” The White House refused to lift the tariffs and said there were “mistakes” in the WTO decision.