China Initiates WTO Trade Dispute Against India Over Solar, IT Goods

• China has launched a trade dispute with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
• The dispute concerns India's tariff treatment and measures affecting solar cells, solar modules, and IT goods.
• China alleges India's policies discriminate against Chinese imports and are contingent on domestic inputs.
• The WTO confirmed China's request for dispute consultations on Tuesday.
• This follows India's recent imposition of anti-dumping duties on Chinese cold rolled steel imports.

Why It Matters: China challenges India's trade policies on solar and IT goods at WTO, escalating trade tensions.