India’s notice to the World Trade Organization of its intention to suspend trade concessions granted to the United States signals a tougher stance—especially in politically sensitive sectors such as steel and aluminium—that aligns with its “Make in India” industrial strategy.The notice, issued on May 12, marks India’s invocation of its rights under Article 12.5 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards. This legal provision allows a country to retaliate when another member imposes safeguard measures without proper notification or consultations.
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