China Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint against Australian Dumping, Subsidy Duties

China has requested WTO dispute consultations with Australia regarding anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures imposed by Australia on imports of wind towers, deep drawn stainless steel sinks and railway wheels from China. The request was circulated to WTO members on 29 June.

China claims the measures in question are inconsistent with various provisions under the WTO's Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.