Press Release: EU Requests WTO Consultations with Russia concerning Anti-Dumping Duties on Light Commercial Vehicles

On 21 May 2014, the European Union requested consultations with the Russian Federation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concerning anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from Germany and Italy.

The EU believes the anti-dumping duties are incompatible with WTO law, both on procedural and on substantive grounds. WTO consultations will give the EU and Russia the opportunity to find a negotiated solution. If the consultations are not successful, after 60 days the EU can ask the WTO to establish a panel to rule on the case.

ESO: Background information: Russia's first WTO trade dispute targets EU duties http://www.europeansources.info/record/russias-first-wto-trade-dispute-targets-eu-duties/

EurActiv, 21.05.14: EU-Russia dispute over commercial vehicles http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-industry/eu-russia-dispute-over-commercial-vehicles-302285

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