WTO Starts U.S. Tariffs Probe, Crossing Trump’s Red Line
- WTO poised to assess disputes on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
- The conflict is among the most important U.S. fights at WTO
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The World Trade Organization agreed Wednesday to investigate the legality of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports based on national security concerns, a decision the U.S. says could undermine the legitimacy of the Geneva-based trade body.
Members including the European Union and China asked the WTO to examine the U.S. levies, which they say don’t bolster security but further U.S. economic interests.