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China Lodges WTO Complaint Over India’s EV and Battery Subsidies

Beijing alleges the programs function as prohibited import-substitution subsidies under global trade rules.

Overview

  • China’s commerce ministry said the measures give Indian manufacturers an unfair advantage and undermine Chinese interests.
  • The complaint asks the World Trade Organization to initiate consultations and urges New Delhi to rectify the alleged wrongdoing.
  • Beijing warned it will take “firm measures” to safeguard the rights and interests of its domestic industries.
  • The challenge centers on incentives tied to electric-vehicle and battery production in India.
  • News outlets described the case as developing, with no official response from India reported at the time of publication.