US wins in controversial WTO ruling against India's solar push

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Ruling says "domestic content" clause in India's Solar Mission violates trade law, prompting warnings "outrageous" decision will undermine clean energy development

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) yesterday dealt a blow to India's ambitious National Solar Mission, sparking warnings from green groups that the trade watchdog is undermining the Paris Agreement's efforts...

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