Türkiye disputes WTO panel findings on auto import measures
Trade Ministry
Türkiye’s Trade Ministry said it disagrees with some findings in a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel report concerning the country’s automotive import measures, stressing that the report is not final and does not constitute a definitive ruling.
The WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) earlier this week concluded in its report that Türkiye’s additional 40 percent duty on electric vehicles imported from China was inconsistent with several WTO trade agreements dating back to 1994. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Beijing in October 2024. Both sides can appeal.
In a statement, the ministry said on July 29 Türkiye has pursued a balanced approach that protects domestic industry against unfair trade practices while supporting competitiveness, consumer welfare and emerging industrial sectors.
