WTO rules against China exports

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) issued on the 5 July 2011 the reports of the panel that had examined complaints by the United States, the European Union and Mexico regarding 'China — Measures Related to the Exportation of Various Raw Materials' (D394, D395 and D398).

The WTO ruled against China’s practice of limiting its exports of raw materials, handing a victory to the US and the European Union in a closely watched trade dispute.

'This is a clear verdict for open trade and fair access to raw materials. It sends a strong signal to refrain from imposing unfair restrictions to trade and takes us one step closer to a level playing field for raw materials', said EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht.

ESO: Background information: China rejects US and EU trade charges http://www.europeansources.info/record/china-rejects-us-and-eu-trade-charges/

WTO: Press Release, 5.7.11: Panel reports out on China’s export measures on various raw materials http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news11_e/394_395_398r_e.htm

European Commission: DG Trade: Press Release, 5.7.11: EU welcomes WTO report on China’s export restrictions on raw materials http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=723

EurActiv, 6.7.11: WTO backs EU complaint against China's mineral quotas http://www.euractiv.com/trade/wto-case-news-506322

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