Judicial Review of Anti-Dumping in Türkiye: Structural Bottlenecks

The liberalization trend that dominated global trade since the 1990s has gradually given way to a renewed wave of protectionism, with trade remedies becoming increasingly prominent instruments in international trade. Türkiye is one of the most active users of anti-dumping measures globally, however, the judicial review of such measures remains limited in both scope and depth. This article examines the current legal framework governing the judicial review of anti-dumping measures in Türkiye and addresses structural and procedural areas that could be enhanced to strengthen legal scrutiny. The article highlights several institutional and procedural factors that may constrain the effectiveness of judicial review including the absence of specialized courts, and broader systemic challenges such as heavy judicial workload and low number of legal challenges brought by affected parties. It concludes by proposing a set of institutional and procedural reforms aimed at strengthening the credibility, transparency, and legal accountability of Türkiye’s trade remedy regime.