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WTO Rules U.S. Clean Energy Subsidies Violate Trade Rules

1/31/2026

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The World Trade Organization ruled January 30, 2026 that U.S. clean energy subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act violate WTO rules.
China's Ministry of Commerce welcomed the ruling and urged withdrawal of U.S. subsidies.
The WTO panel upheld China's investment and production tax credits for clean electricity.
The WTO panel did not address U.S. clean energy vehicle credits.
Those credits were eliminated by Congress in July 2025.

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The World Trade Organization ruled January 30, 2026 that U.S. clean energy subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act violate WTO rules.
China's Ministry of Commerce welcomed the ruling and urged withdrawal of U.S. subsidies.
The WTO panel upheld China's investment and production tax credits for clean electricity.
The WTO panel did not address U.S. clean energy vehicle credits.
Those credits were eliminated by Congress in July 2025.