China Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint Regarding EU Definitive Duties on Electric Vehicles
Geneva, 6 November 2024 – China has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union’s (EU) definitive anti-dumping duties on electric vehicles (EVs) from China.
The complaint, filed on 6 November 2024, alleges that the EU’s measures are inconsistent with the WTO’s Anti-Dumping Agreement and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
China claims that the EU’s investigation into the alleged dumping of EVs from China was flawed and that the EU failed to provide adequate evidence to support its findings. The complaint also alleges that the EU’s duties are excessive and disproportionate to the alleged harm caused by the dumped imports.
“China is deeply concerned about the EU’s definitive duties on electric vehicles,” said a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. “We believe that these measures are protectionist and discriminatory, and that they will harm not only Chinese exporters but also consumers in the EU.”
The EU has not yet formally responded to the complaint. However, a spokesperson for the European Commission said that the EU “stands by the findings of its investigation and believes that the measures are fully consistent with WTO rules.”
The WTO will now establish a panel to adjudicate the dispute. The panel is expected to issue its ruling within 18 months.
Background
The EU imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on EVs from China on 12 October 2023. The duties range from 21% to 45%, and they will remain in place for five years.
The EU’s investigation found that EVs from China were being dumped in the EU market at prices below cost, causing material injury to the EU industry.
China has denied the allegations of dumping and has called on the EU to withdraw the duties.
Analysis
The WTO dispute complaint is a significant development in the ongoing trade dispute between China and the EU. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the global trade in EVs.
If China wins the case, it could force the EU to withdraw the duties and could lead to a surge in exports of EVs from China to the EU.
If the EU wins the case, it could provide the EU with a strong precedent for using anti-dumping measures to protect its domestic industry.
The WTO dispute complaint is also likely to escalate the already tense trade relationship between China and the EU.
Implications for Business
Businesses that export EVs from China to the EU should be aware of the potential risks associated with the WTO dispute complaint. If the EU wins the case, the duties could significantly increase the cost of exporting EVs to the EU.
Businesses should also be aware of the potential implications of the dispute for the broader trade relationship between China and the EU. If the dispute escalates, it could lead to further trade restrictions and tariffs.
China initiates dispute complaint regarding EU definitive duties on electric vehicles
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