EU Joins US in Spat over Export Controls in China

On 19 July 2016 the European Union notified the WTO Secretariat of a request for consultations with China over duties and other measures concerning the exportation of certain raw materials. In its request, the EU alleges that the duties, quotas and other restrictions are inconsistent with China’s Protocol of Accession and other WTO provisions. The EU request follows a similar one filed by the United States on 13 July.