China has asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up an expert panel to help resolve a dispute with the United States about subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs). This request came after China was unable to find a solution through direct talks with the U.S.
The disagreement began in late March when China filed a complaint with the WTO. The conflict arose after the Biden administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a law that provides billions of dollars in tax credits to help Americans buy electric vehicles and support companies producing renewable energy. The law is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote green energy.
China argues that the IRA unfairly excludes Chinese products, creates unnecessary trade barriers, and increases the cost of transitioning to green energy. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement that these measures are harmful to the international fight against climate change.
In its statement, China’s commerce ministry urged the United States to follow WTO rules and stop using its industrial policies to hinder global cooperation on climate change. China is now taking the next step by requesting the WTO to intervene and help resolve the issue.
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This move highlights the ongoing tensions between the world’s two largest economies, especially in the rapidly growing EV market and the broader field of renewable energy. The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for international trade and the future of green energy initiatives.
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