China Triumphs in WTO Case Against Australia Regarding Steel Products

by Pooja Chauhan · 27/03/2024

China Triumphs in WTO Case Against Australia Regarding Steel Products

BollywoodFever, March 27: After nearly three years of litigation, China emerged victorious in a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute against Australia concerning tariffs on steel products.

The conflict, which arose during a period of strained bilateral relations, saw Australia’s trade minister affirming on Wednesday that his government acknowledges the decision.

The dispute originated when Beijing lodged a complaint with the WTO in June 2021, challenging Australia’s imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese imports including railway wheels, wind towers, and stainless steel sinks. The trade value of these goods amounted to 62 million Australian dollars ($40.4 million) in 2022.

The WTO panel in Geneva, Switzerland, concluded on Tuesday that the actions of Australia’s Anti-Dumping Commission were not in line with certain aspects of the anti-dumping agreement, thereby ruling in favor of China.

In response, Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell expressed acceptance of the WTO’s decision, emphasizing Australia’s commitment to a rules-based trading framework. “Australia will engage with China and take steps to implement the panel’s findings,” Farrell stated, reaffirming the nation’s dedication to upholding a robust WTO dispute resolution mechanism to safeguard the rights and obligations of all its members.