WTO structure and rules

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    Practice Note: An introduction to the basic principles of trade introduces basic WTO principles as

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Latest International Trade News

FCDO publishes international agreement on defence export controls

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published an international treaty on defence export controls, which was presented to Parliament in September 2025. The agreement, designated as MS No.5/2025 and referenced as CP 1396, forms part of the government's multilateral treaty series and is accompanied by an explanatory memorandum.

China requests WTO consultations over India’s EV battery subsidy measures

MLex: China has requested consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over India’s subsidies for electric vehicles and batteries, alleging that New Delhi’s measures violate WTO rules and constitute prohibited import-substitution measures, the Ministry of Commerce said on 15 October 2025. The ministry said the policies unfairly favor Indian industries, undermine Chinese companies’ interests and distort competition. Beijing said it would take ‘firm steps’ to protect its industries’ rights. Noting that several of India’s recent trade and economic policies have raised compliance concerns among WTO members, it urged India to honor its commitments and correct the alleged violations.

International Trade weekly highlights—23 October 2025

This week's edition of International Trade weekly highlights includes: the European Parliament committees approving a ban on Russian gas and oil imports, the European Commission imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese steel track shoes, the Trade Remedies Authority proposes maintaining anti-dumping duties on Russian ammonium nitrate imports, recommending a continuation of anti-dumping measure on Chinese aluminium foil imports and maintaining countervailing measures on polyethylene terephthalate imports from India until 2029.

Commission imposes definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese steel track shoes

The European Commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of 62.5% on steel track shoes imported from China, following an investigation that found the imports were being sold at dumped prices and causing injury to the EU industry. Provisional duties have been in place since 22 April 2025. Steel track shoes are components used in tracked construction and mining equipment, such as bulldozers and excavators.

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