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Global trade war: India's export promotion schemes challenged by US at WTO

USTR asks for dispute resolution based on schemes ''unfairly benefitting Indian exporters''

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President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with state and local officials to discuss school safety, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House (Photo: AP/PTI)

Subhayan Chakraborty New Delhi
The Trump administration in the US has challenged India’s export promotion schemes at the World Trade Organization (WTO). India has promised to fight back the charge that it was misusing export subsidies and is set to reply within the next 60 days according to WTO rules.

US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer’s office announced early Thursday that the US has requested dispute settlement consultations with India at the WTO over Merchandise Exports from India Scheme and Export Oriented Units Scheme among others. Similar action has been initiated over sectoral schemes including Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme, special economic zones and