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WTO Rules and Tariffs

The compatibility of the U.S. tariffs with WTO rules and potential disputes

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Jan 31, 2026
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Are the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration considered under WTO rules as "trade remedies" Are products subject to the MFN tariff schedule set by Congress?

are not classic “trade remedies” (antidumping, countervailing duties, or safeguards) but instead have been framed and deployed under other authorities——placing them outside the standard WTO trade-reme...

Jan 31, 2026
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What are Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" and do they violate WTO rules?

are a unilateral policy announced in April 2025 that levies additional, asymmetric duties on imports intended to mirror perceived barriers faced by American exporters, announced as a broad 10% baselin...

Jan 31, 2026

Are Trump's tariffs implemented unilaterally and are they considered "trade remedies" according to WTO rules?

rolled out by were implemented by through domestic statutes and executive action rather than through prior multilateral renegotiation at , meaning they are unilateral in method . Under prevailing WTO ...