India requested WTO consultations with US over tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products
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India seeks WTO consultations with US over 50% tariff quota on quartz surface imports
India has initiated WTO dispute settlement consultations with the United States over its tariff-rate quota imposing a 50% duty on quartz surface imports, effective August 15 for four years. India exported approximately $380 million worth of these products to the US in FY26, making it a significant trade interest. The move signals India's willingness to use multilateral trade mechanisms to protect export interests amid rising protectionism. This development is crucial for understanding India-US trade relations and WTO dispute resolution procedures.
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US measure imposes 50% tariff quota effective August 15 for four-year period
India's quartz surface exports to US valued at $380 million in FY26
India claims 'substantial interest' as major exporter of quartz surfaces to US
Dispute initiated under WTO dispute settlement mechanism for trade protection
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