A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has sided with China in a trade dispute regarding Turkey’s tariffs on imported electric vehicles. The panel determined that Turkey’s 40 percent additional tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, as well as duties on some hybrid vehicles and discriminatory import requirements, breach global trade regulations. China initiated the case with the WTO in October 2024 following Turkey’s imposition of the increased tariff. The ruling indicates Turkey’s measures were not in line with international trade commitments. Details of the complete findings are expected to be released by the WTO. This decision underscores the WTO’s role in resolving trade conflicts between nations and ensuring adherence to established trade rules. The impact of this ruling on Turkey's trade policies remains to be seen.