US and Japan criticize India’s frequent ban on onion exports at the WTO

게시됨 2021년 7월 9일

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The United States and Japan have raised concerns at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) about India's frequent bans on onion exports, which they say are imposed without prior notice and put importing countries in a difficult position. They have asked India to explain its actions and why it has not opted for an export quota. The countries have also questioned India's impact on the food security of importing members and why it has chosen export bans over export quotas. Meanwhile, Serbia has opened its market for Indian potatoes, onions, and pomegranates. India has a history of imposing export restrictions on onions annually in winter due to potential crop damage from unseasonal rains.

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At the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the United States and Japan have raised concerns about India's frequent bans on onion exports, claiming that such prohibitions without prior notice put importing countries in a tough position. India has been asked to explain its actions and provide reasons for not opting for an export quota, which would limit the quantity of exports allowed. Both countries said India was asked to justify its ban on onion exports at the WTO's agriculture committee meeting last month. “However, India failed to provide any concrete response, instead just stating that it was in effect temporarily," they stated. Both countries then demanded an explanation from India as to why the notification was not made before the measure was taken, despite the fact that prior notification is required under Article 12 of the Agriculture Agreement. “Explain how India has taken into account the impact of the action on the food security of importing members. Please explain why ...

출처: Krishi Jagran