The European Union (EU) has conveyed disappointment at India’s refusal to engage in interim arbitration for resolving the ongoing dispute concerning import duties on specific Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products, such as smartphones and components. India defends its stance, asserting that interim agreements undermine the right to appeal to a permanent standing body and emphasizes the need to restore the functioning of the WTO appellate body.
Q: Why is the EU disappointed with India’s stance on ICT import tariffs at the WTO?
A: The EU is disappointed as India rejects interim arbitration, hindering resolution, and defends its decision, citing concerns about undermining the right to appeal.
Q: What is India’s position on interim arbitration, and why does it oppose the EU’s suggestion?
A: India opposes interim arbitration, arguing it undermines the right to appeal to a permanent standing body. India stresses the importance of restoring the WTO appellate body’s functioning.
Q: What led to the dispute between the EU and India regarding ICT import tariffs?
A: The EU lodged a complaint in 2019, alleging India’s breach of WTO commitments on ICT products. The dispute centers on import duties, including those on smartphones and components.
Q: What is the status of the WTO appellate body, and why does India hope for its early restoration?
A: The WTO appellate body has been non-functional since December 2019. India hopes for its swift restoration to correct errors in the panel report and facilitate dispute resolution.
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