The European Union has complained to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that China is imposing high taxes on imported auto parts, saying the tariffs violate WTO obligations.
The two sides will now enter consultations in Geneva to clarify legal issues and seek a practical solution.
"It remains my strong preference and intention to seek an amicable solution to the issue," said EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson in a statement.
The same issue was raised for the first tim...
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