New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India has refuted claims made by the Trump administration under a US Section 301 trade investigation that there is excess production capacity in the Indian textile and steel sectors which is being used to export goods at low prices.Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Amitabh Kumar on Wednesday said that India does not have surplus manufacturing capacity in either industry, denying allegations being examined under the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 …
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) plays a crucial role in safeguarding Indian industry from unfair trade practices while ensuring compliance with India’s commitments under the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Additional Secretary and Director General Trade Remedies Amitabh Kumar said on Wednesday.Addressing a media briefing on the theme “Trade Remedy Measures: Creating a Level Playing Field for Indian Industry” at DGTR headquarters in the national capital,…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary in Commerce Ministry, urged preserving the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) consensus‑based decision‑making and special and differential treatment for developing countries while warning against rising plurilateral approaches and non‑tariff measures, an official statement said on Tuesday.In a virtual discussion, senior policymakers and experts examined the challenges confronting the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism, partic…