India blocked China’s request at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to form a dispute panel against India’s solar energy and Information Technology (IT) measures.
China claimed that India imposed customs duties on imported Information Technology (IT) products above the tariff limits allowed under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
China also objected to India’s solar sector incentives linked to local value addition in solar module manufacturing.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body handles trade disputes between member countries through consultations and panels.
Under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the first request for setting up a dispute panel can be blocked by the opposing country.
India stated that its tariff measures and solar incentives are consistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) trade regulations.