India’s Sugar Subsidy Dispute at WTO

  • On April 3rd, 2019, European Union (EU), Russia, and Costa Rica have expressed their interest to join consultations sought by Guatemala under the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism against India’s sugar subsidies.
  • Thailand, Brazil and Australia too have sought consultations from India under the dispute settlement mechanism, alleging that India’s sugar subsidies to farmers are inconsistent with global trade rules.

EU’s Concern

  • The EU, Russia, and Costa Rica in separate communications to the WTO have conveyed their interest in Guatemala consultations as they are the major players in the sector.
  • The EU, following the end of the sugar quotas, became ....
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