WTO Panel on China-India Trade Dispute

The World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body has established a panel to address a complaint filed by China against India. China alleges that India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for advanced chemistry cell batteries, automobiles, and electric vehicles violate global trade rules by discriminating against Chinese goods. Bilateral consultations between China and India failed to resolve the issue, leading China to request the World Trade Organization panel. India had initially blocked the first request but the second request was granted as per World Trade Organization rules. India maintains that its schemes are legitimate tools for national development and comply with World Trade Organization obligations. The United States, a third party, expressed disappointment with China's action, suggesting it's a diversion from China's own non-market policies. This dispute underscores the complex trade relationship between China and India, marked by a widening trade deficit for India.