China's new trade dispute with the U.S. could test Washington's commitment to the World Trade Organization, which has so far escaped the scrutiny of President Donald Trump, a critic of multilateral institutions,

China, which Trump subjected to a tariff of 10 per cent on goods exports, had vowed to challenge the step at the WTO. In a statement cited by the WTO, China's government said the measures appeared to be inconsistent with US obligations under the agreement that led to the creation of the trade body.

China's new trade dispute with the U.S. over a 10% tariff imposed by President Trump could test Washington's commitment to the World Trade Organization. This situation might provoke a hostile response from the U.