date:Sep 18, 2012
nts suggested that these export bases made at least $1 billion in subsidies available to auto and auto-parts exporters in China during the years 2009 through 2011, the USTRs office argued that the subsidies were prohibited under WTO rules because they severely distort trade.
They also provided an unfair advantage to auto and auto parts manufacturers located in China, which are in competition with producers located in the U.S. and other countries, the complaint said.
CHINA FILES COMPLAINT
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