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WTO disputes escalate; UK revokes Egyptian glass fibre countervailing duties; EU proposes stricter steel import regulation; US imposes temporary global tariff

Published on: 26 February 2026

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WTO establishes panel on India automotive incentives and receives US tax appeal

The WTO Dispute Settlement Body agreed to set up a panel to examine India’s incentive schemes for advanced chemistry cell batteries, automotive parts and electric vehicles, after China’s second request on 24 February 2026. China alleges these programmes disadvantage foreign businesses, breaching national treatment and bans on import‑substitution subsidies, while India says its measures align with WTO obligations. The US has lodged an appeal in DS623, which concerns Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, after the panel report was circulated on 30 January 2026. In addition, the EU filed its first request to establish a panel on China’s rules for licensing standard essential patents, arguing they restrict patent owners’ rights and weaken territoriality principles. China declined that request. Canada, Colombia, the EU, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye, the UK and the US have reserved third‑party rights in the India–China proceedings. See: LNB News 25/02/2026 35...

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