Friends of Europe
The investigation is being opposed by the EC.
The initial stage in WTO dispute resolution is the consultations. The EU may request the creation of a committee to make a ruling on the investigation if a "satisfactory solution" is not reached, according to the press release.
The European authorities had no choice but to seek help from the WTO due to "multiple trade defense actions taken by Chinese authorities in a brief period using questionable accusations and inadequate proof."
In August, Beijing started looking into imports of dairy products from the European Union, suspecting that producers may be receiving subsidies that give them an unfair edge in the market.
China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the inquiry was initiated upon the request of two industry associations that represent Chinese dairy manufacturers.
source: ec.europa.eu
The initial stage in WTO dispute resolution is the consultations. The EU may request the creation of a committee to make a ruling on the investigation if a "satisfactory solution" is not reached, according to the press release.
The European authorities had no choice but to seek help from the WTO due to "multiple trade defense actions taken by Chinese authorities in a brief period using questionable accusations and inadequate proof."
In August, Beijing started looking into imports of dairy products from the European Union, suspecting that producers may be receiving subsidies that give them an unfair edge in the market.
China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the inquiry was initiated upon the request of two industry associations that represent Chinese dairy manufacturers.
source: ec.europa.eu