India signals GSP revocation could run afoul of WTO rules

India argued this week that a move by the U.S. to end India’s benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences would be “discriminatory, arbitrary and detrimental” to the country -- and could violate World Trade Organization rules. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced in April that it was reviewing the GSP eligibility of India, Indonesia, Thailand and Kazakhstan due to “concerns about the countries’ compliance.” As part of the review, USTR held a public hearing on June 19...