Members consider China’s request for panel to examine electric vehicle measures in Türkiye
27 January 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) considered China’s request for the establishment of a panel to examine certain measures imposed by Türkiye on electric vehicles and their parts. The request was circulated to WTO members on 27 January 2025.
In its request, China claims that the measures imposed by Türkiye are inconsistent with various provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs), and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement). China alleges that the measures, which include a 60% tariff on electric vehicles and a 20% tariff on their parts, are discriminatory and provide an unfair advantage to domestic producers.
The measures were imposed by Türkiye in 2024 in an effort to protect its domestic electric vehicle industry. The Turkish government has argued that the measures are necessary to prevent the domestic industry from being harmed by imports of cheaper electric vehicles from China.
The request for a panel was made under Article 6 of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU). If the request is accepted, a panel will be established to examine the measures and issue a ruling on whether they are consistent with WTO rules.
The panel’s ruling will be binding on both China and Türkiye. If the panel finds that the measures are inconsistent with WTO rules, Türkiye will be required to bring them into conformity with those rules.
The establishment of a panel is not a foregone conclusion. Any WTO member can object to the establishment of a panel. If an objection is made, the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) will have to vote on whether to establish a panel.
The DSB is expected to meet on 20 February 2025 to consider China’s request. If no objection is made, a panel will be established at that meeting.
The panel’s ruling is expected to be issued in 2026.
Members consider China’s request for panel to examine electric vehicle measures in Türkiye
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