EU initiates dispute complaint against China regarding Chinese duties on brandy
The EU claims that the measures at issue appear to be inconsistent with various provisions of the WTO's Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Further information is available in document WT/DS631/1.
What is a request for consultations?
The request for consultations formally initiates a dispute in the WTO. Consultations give the parties an opportunity to discuss the matter and to find a satisfactory solution without proceeding further with litigation. After 60 days, if consultations have failed to resolve the dispute, the complainant may request adjudication by a panel.