U.S. Requests WTO Dispute Settlement on China Export Restrictions

Summary

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office is seeking consultations with China over export restrictions on raw materials, including bauxite, coke, and zinc, in accordance with the World Trade Organization's Marrakesh Agreement, and invites public comments on the matter.

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