US Tariffs & Indian Quartz Import Dispute Escalates as India Seeks WTO Consultation

In addition to the ongoing trade disputes, India has escalated the issue into the quartz sector. In particular, the country seeks consultations under the auspices of the World Trade Organization concerning the introduction of new restrictions by the United States regarding imports of surface product quartz. The reason for the consultations was the introduction of a new tariff rate quota by the US concerning these items, which started operating on August 15, 2026. It should be noted that the issue is especially important since the US is one of the markets for India’s engineered quartz sector. In general, it should [...]