Japan-South Korea rift

WTO says South Korea imposed illegal tariffs on Japanese steel

Panel finds no 'factual basis' for continuing the long-running 15% duty

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A car factory in Asan, South Korea: Stainless steel bars are used in items such as industrial machinery and auto parts.  © Reuters

TAKAKO GAKUTO, Nikkei staff writer
December 1, 2020 06:07 JST

TOKYO -- The World Trade Organization sided with Japan on Monday in its dispute South Korea, ruling that Seoul violated trade rules by imposing anti-dumping duties on Japanese stainless steel bars.

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