Archive · 17 Sep 2025
US Rejects India's WTO Consultation on Copper Tariffs
The US has rejected India's request for WTO consultations regarding the 50% tariffs on copper imports.
India considers the tariffs safeguard measures, but the US disagrees, stating they are for national security.
The US told the WTO that consultations were not necessary.
This is the third time India has requested such consultations, and the US has rejected each time.
The tariffs were imposed under Part 232 of the Commerce Growth Act and apply indefinitely.
The US rejected India's request for WTO consultations.
The consultations were related to a 50% tariff on copper imports.
India views the tariffs as safeguard measures.
The US claims the tariffs are for national security.
The tariffs were imposed under Part 232 of the Commerce Growth Act.
- Who
- US and India
- What
- US rejection of India's WTO consultation request regarding copper tariffs
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- WTO
- Why
- US views tariffs as not safeguard measures.
India's Perspective
US Perspective
Consultation Basis
India's Perspective
Consultations should occur under the Agreement on Safeguards.
US Perspective
Consultations are not required, as the measures relate to national security.
- Tariff Imposed
- 50% on copper imports
- US Justification
- National security
- India's Claim
- Tariffs are not safeguard measures
- Tariff Duration
- Unlimited
- Consultation Request
- Rejected by US
