WTO Backs Hong Kong in Trump-Era ‘Made in China’ Dispute With US

The World Trade Organization said the US violated international trade rules when it required Hong Kong’s products to be labeled as “Made in China,” according to a ruling Wednesday.

The judgment marks the second time in a month that the Geneva-based trade body rejected the US argument that matters of national security were exempt from WTO review.

A panel of three WTO experts supported Hong Kong’s claim that the US labeling rules — which were imposed in the Trump administration’s final months — unfairly discriminated against goods originating from Hong Kong.

The panel said the US measures did not qualify ...