China has received a request for consultation from Australia after the
Oceania country announced it would seek World Trade Organization
involvement over alleged tariffs imposed by Beijing on its barley
exports on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Australia plans to seek a review from the WTO regarding China's move to
impose anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on its barley exports,
according to media reports.
Based on application documents submitted by domestic companies, the
Ministry of Commerce initiated anti-dumping and anti-subsidy
investigations against imported barley originating in Australia, and
adopted corresponding trade remedy measures in accordance with the law,
said Gao Feng, the ministry's spokesman.
"China has always conducted trade remedy measures in a manner consistent
with WTO rules," he said.
The official stressed China will deal with this issue in accordance with
the WTO's dispute settlement procedures.
Source: China Daily |
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