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US rejects India’s WTO plea on steel and aluminium tariffs.
Tariffs were imposed under “national security” claims by the US.
The case may test WTO’s authority on security-related trade actions.
The United States has formally countered India’s plea at the World Trade Organization (WTO), which challenges the additional tariffs imposed by Washington on steel and aluminium imports. According to a WTO filing, the US stated that India’s claims were “not maintainable,” asserting that the tariff measures were taken under national security grounds—thus falling outside WTO jurisdiction.
The case stems from tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium that were introduced by the Trump administration in 2018 under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. India contends that these duties are inconsistent with global trade norms and has sought remedial action through the WTO dispute mechanism.
However, the US insists that such tariffs were enacted to safeguard critical industries for national defense and are therefore exempt under Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). This ongoing legal friction adds another layer to the complex trade relations between the two countries, especially at a time when both nations seek stronger strategic and economic ties.
The dispute holds implications for Indian steel and aluminium exporters, as well as for other countries observing how national security exceptions are interpreted within WTO frameworks.
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