China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning certain tariff measures imposed by the United States. The complaint focuses on the additional 10 percent ad valorem duties applied to all goods originating from China, as well as measures affecting drawback and duty-free de minimis treatment for Chinese products.
According to China, these actions are inconsistent with U.S. obligations under Article I:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 regarding most-favoured-nation treatment, as well as U.S. tariff commitments under Article II:1(a) of GATT 1994.
The formal initiation of this dispute comes through a request for consultations, which is an initial step in WTO's dispute resolution process. This phase allows both parties to discuss the issue and seek a mutually agreeable solution without advancing to litigation. If no resolution is reached within 60 days, the complainant may then request adjudication by a panel.
Further details can be found in document WT/DS633/1.