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Measures on Certain Semiconductor and other Products, and Related Services and Technologies


Status: Pending

Subject: GATT 1994, Services, TRIMs Agreement, TRIPS,

Respondent: United States

Complainant(s): China,

Dispute Number: DS615

Link to Dispute Site: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds615_e.htm



On December 12, 2022, China requested consultations with the United States with respect to certain measures of the United States related to trade in certain advanced computing semiconductor chips, supercomputer items, semiconductor manufacturing items and other items, as well as their related services and technologies destined for or in relation to China.

China claimed that the challenged measures appear to be inconsistent with:

• Articles I:1, X:1, X:3 and XI:1 of the GATT 1994;
• Article 2 of the TRIMS Agreement;
• Article 28 of the TRIPS Agreement; and
• Article VI of the GATS.

Panel Proceedings
Brief Date Brief Description
02/09/2023 U.S. Reply to Chinese Taipei’s Request to Join Consultations
02/09/2023 U.S. Reply to Russia’s Request to Join Consultations