China requests WTO consultations with U.S. over safeguard actions

摘要

China is formally requesting consultations with the U.S. in Geneva over safeguard actions on imports of washing machines and solar cells, which went into force on Feb. 7, saying they violate several World Trade Organization rules. A consultation request is the first step in challenging the measures at the WTO. Taiwan filed for consultations with the U.S. over safeguard measures on solar cells last week, while South Korea filed over both safeguard actions on Jan. 24. President Trump announced the import restrictions on Jan. 23