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DS248_SEQ12_Report_Of_Panel_11.pdf
DS248_SEQ12_Report_Of_Panel_11.pdf
12
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 753 10.199 However, if a Member relies on the findings made by three Commissioners and the findings of those three Commissioners constitute the determination of the competent authorities in the sense of Article 2.1 of th...
PANEL_REPORT
null
11
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
67
10.199 However, if a Member relies on the findings made by three Commissioners and the findings of those three Commissioners constitute the determination of the competent authorities in the sense of Article 2.1 of the Agreement on Safeguards, there is a requirement for those findings to provide a reasoned and adequate ...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.231329
258
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DS248_SEQ13_Report_Of_Panel_12.pdf
DS248_SEQ13_Report_Of_Panel_12.pdf
13
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 820 10.400 In addition, the USITC appears to have dismissed this factor in its non-attribution analysis merely on the basis that "the cost advantage enjoyed by minimills existed throughout the period of investigation." ...
PANEL_REPORT
null
12
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
64
10.400 In addition, the USITC appears to have dismissed this factor in its non-attribution analysis merely on the basis that "the cost advantage enjoyed by minimills existed throughout the period of investigation." In the Panel's view, the fact that a factor existed throughout the period of investigation does not neces...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.267598
258
248
DS248_SEQ14_Report_Of_Panel_13.pdf
DS248_SEQ14_Report_Of_Panel_13.pdf
14
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 884 10.553 In conclusion, the Panel considers that the USITC's conditions of competitions analysis provided a compelling explanation that a causal link existed between increased imports and serious injury caused to the r...
PANEL_REPORT
null
13
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
54
10.553 In conclusion, the Panel considers that the USITC's conditions of competitions analysis provided a compelling explanation that a causal link existed between increased imports and serious injury caused to the relevant domestic industry. (ii) Non-attribution USITC findings 10.554 The USITC's findings read as follo...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.302711
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DS248_SEQ15_Report_Of_Panel_14.pdf
DS248_SEQ15_Report_Of_Panel_14.pdf
15
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R Page A-1 XI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CLAIMS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (WT/DS248) 11.1 In light of the findings made in Section X above, the Panel concludes that the safeguard measures imposed by the United States on the imports of certain steel products as of 20 March 2002 are inconsistent w...
PANEL_REPORT
null
14
20 March 2002
WT/DS248/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
32
XI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CLAIMS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (WT/DS248) 11.1 In light of the findings made in Section X above, the Panel concludes that the safeguard measures imposed by the United States on the imports of certain steel products as of 20 March 2002 are inconsistent with the Agreement on...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.316385
258
258
DS258_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
DS258_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by New Zealand
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES - DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
21 May 2002
WT/DS258/1; G/L/551; G/SG/D26/1
General Council; Safeguards (SG)
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
2
UNITED STATES - DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request for Consultations by New Zealand The following communication, dated 14 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circu...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.408937
258
258
DS258_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS258_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
29 May 2002
WT/DS258/2
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities The following communication, dated 24 May 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permane...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.409310
258
258
DS258_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS258_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
29 May 2002
WT/DS258/3
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan The following communication, dated 27 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Mission of the United States, th e Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the Ch...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.409650
258
258
DS258_SEQ04_Request_To_Join_Consultations_02.pdf
DS258_SEQ04_Request_To_Join_Consultations_02.pdf
4
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
4 June 2002
WT/DS258/4
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea The following communication, dated 30 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Korea to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent Miss...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.410014
258
258
DS258_SEQ05_Request_To_Join_Consultations_03.pdf
DS258_SEQ05_Request_To_Join_Consultations_03.pdf
5
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
NUMBERED
null
3
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
4 June 2002
WT/DS258/5
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Norway to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the C...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.410327
258
258
DS258_SEQ06_Request_To_Join_Consultations_04.pdf
DS258_SEQ06_Request_To_Join_Consultations_04.pdf
6
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
NUMBERED
null
4
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
4 June 2002
WT/DS258/6
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from China The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of China to the Permanent Mission of the United States, th e Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the Ch...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.410650
258
258
DS258_SEQ07_Request_To_Join_Consultations_05.pdf
DS258_SEQ07_Request_To_Join_Consultations_05.pdf
7
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
NUMBERED
null
5
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFE GUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
5 June 2002
WT/DS258/7; WT/DS258/1
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFE GUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the Permanent Mission of the United States, th e Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.411057
258
258
DS258_SEQ08_Request_To_Join_Consultations_06.pdf
DS258_SEQ08_Request_To_Join_Consultations_06.pdf
8
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by New Zealand, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United...
NUMBERED
null
6
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
12 June 2002
WT/DS258/8
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Ne...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.412139
258
258
DS258_SEQ09_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS258_SEQ09_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
9
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by New Zealand
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFE GUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
28 June 2002
WT/DS258/9
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFE GUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request for the Establishment of a Panel by New Zealand The following communication, dated 27 June 2002, from the Permanent Mission of New Zealand to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of ...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.413236
258
258
DS258_SEQ10_Agreed_Procedures.pdf
DS258_SEQ10_Agreed_Procedures.pdf
10
Agreed_Procedures
Procedural Agreement between the United States and China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES - DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
22 July 2002
WT/DS248/13; WT/DS249/7; WT/DS251/8; WT/DS252/6; WT/DS253/6; WT/DS254/6; WT/DS258/10
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
3
UNITED STATES - DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Procedural Agreement between the United States and China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland The following communication, dated 15 July 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commissi...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.414146
258
258
DS258_SEQ11_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS258_SEQ11_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
11
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities, Japan, Korea, China, Switzerland, Norway and New Zealand Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
29 July 2002
WT/DS248/14; WT/DS249/8; WT/DS251/9; WT/DS252/7; WT/DS253/7; WT/DS254/7; WT/DS258/11; WT/DS248/12; WT/DS249/6; WT/DS251/7
['New Zealand']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'EU', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Mexico', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by New Zealand. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impos...
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities, Japan, Korea, China, Switzerland, Norway and New Zealand Note by the Secretariat 1. In accordance with Article 6 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (D...
2026-03-15T15:45:36.414896
258
259
DS259_SEQ01_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS259_SEQ01_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
1
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities, Japan, Korea, China, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand and Brazil Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
12 August 2002
WT/DS248/15; WT/DS249/9; WT/DS251/10; WT/DS252/8; WT/DS253/8; WT/DS254/8; WT/DS258/12; WT/DS259/11
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
2
1 UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities, Japan, Korea, China, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand and Brazil Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meetings of 3 June 2002, 14 June 2002, 24 June 2002 a...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.049798
258
259
DS259_SEQ02_Communication_00.pdf
DS259_SEQ02_Communication_00.pdf
2
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
24 February 2003
WT/DS248/16; WT/DS249/10; WT/DS251/11; WT/DS252/9; WT/DS253/9; WT/DS254/9; WT/DS258/13; WT/DS259/12
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 20 February 2003, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understan...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.050282
258
259
DS259_SEQ03_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
DS259_SEQ03_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
3
Notification_Of_Appeal
Notification of an Appeal by the United States under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
14 August 2003
WT/DS248/17; WT/DS249/11; WT/DS251/12; WT/DS252/10; WT/DS253/10; WT/DS254/10; WT/DS258/14; WT/DS259/13
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
5
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Notification of an Appeal by the United States under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) The following notification, dated 11 August 2003, sent by the United S...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.052573
258
259
DS259_SEQ04_Communication_01.pdf
DS259_SEQ04_Communication_01.pdf
4
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
14 October 2003
WT/DS248/18; WT/DS249/12; WT/DS251/13; WT/DS252/11; WT/DS253/11; WT/DS254/11; WT/DS258/15; WT/DS259/14
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 8 October 2003, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of t...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.052839
258
259
DS259_SEQ05_Communication_Rev.pdf
DS259_SEQ05_Communication_Rev.pdf
5
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body Revision
NUMBERED
Rev
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
17 October 2003
WT/DS248/18/Rev.1; WT/DS249/12/Rev.1; WT/DS251/13/Rev.1; WT/DS252/11/Rev.1; WT/DS253/11/Rev.1; WT/DS254/11/Rev.1; WT/DS258/15/Rev.1; WT/DS259/14/Rev.1
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Appellate Body Revision The following communication, dated 8 October 2003, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article ...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.053282
258
259
DS259_SEQ06_Communication_02.pdf
DS259_SEQ06_Communication_02.pdf
6
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
12 November 2003
WT/DS248/19; WT/DS249/13; WT/DS251/14; WT/DS252/12; WT/DS253/12; WT/DS254/12; WT/DS258/16; WT/DS259/15; WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS251/AB/R
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 10 November 2003, from Mr. James Bacchus, Chairman of the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.053584
258
259
DS259_SEQ07_Note_By_Secretariat_Corr.pdf
DS259_SEQ07_Note_By_Secretariat_Corr.pdf
7
Note_By_Secretariat
Reports of the Panel Corrigendum Cover page, sub-title: delete the word "Final". Cover page, Note by the Secretariat, 3 rd line: "report" should read "reports". Page vii, Section O.2(b): sub-items "(i) Tin mill products" and "(ii) Stainless steel wire" should be renumbered "(ii) Tin mill products" and "(iii) Stainle...
NUMBERED
Corr
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UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
11 July 2003
WT/DS248/R/Corr.11; WT/DS249/R/Corr.1; WT/DS251/R/Corr.1; WT/DS252/R/Corr.1; WT/DS253/R/Corr.1; WT/DS254/R/Corr.1; WT/DS258/R/Corr.1; WT/DS259/R/Corr.1
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Reports of the Panel Corrigendum Cover page, sub-title: delete the word "Final". Cover page, Note by the Secretariat, 3 rd line: "report" should read "reports". Page vii, Section O.2(b): sub-items "(i) Tin mill products" and "(ii) Stainl...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.053883
258
259
DS259_SEQ08_Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report.pdf
DS259_SEQ08_Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report.pdf
8
Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report
Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
16 December 2003
WT/DS248/20; WT/DS249/14; WT/DS251/15; WT/DS252/13; WT/DS253/13; WT/DS254/13; WT/DS258/17; WT/DS259/16; WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS252/AB/R; WT/DS253/AB/R; WT/DS254/AB/R; WT/DS258/AB/R; WT/DS259/AB/R; WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body At its meeting on 10 December 2003, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on (, , WT/DS251 /AB/R, , , , , ) and the Panel reports ...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.054128
258
259
DS259_SEQ09_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
DS259_SEQ09_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
9
Report_Of_Appellate_Body
Report of the Appellate Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS AB-2003-3
10 November 2003
WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS251/AB/R; WT/DS252/AB/R; WT/DS253/AB/R; WT/DS254/AB/R; WT/DS258/AB/R; WT/DS259/AB/R
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
185
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS AB-2003-3 Report of the Appellate Body APPELLATE BODY United States – Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products United States, Appellant/Appellee Brazil, Appellant/Appellee China, Appellant/Appellee European Com...
2026-03-15T15:45:38.139237
259
248
DS248_SEQ01_Working_Procedures_01.pdf
DS248_SEQ01_Working_Procedures_01.pdf
1
Working_Procedures
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 38 The Panel will therefore proceed according to the attached Working Procedures and Timetable. Finally, the Panel would like to remind parties that this communication, constituting part of the panel process, is confide...
NUMBERED
null
1
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
68
The Panel will therefore proceed according to the attached Working Procedures and Timetable. Finally, the Panel would like to remind parties that this communication, constituting part of the panel process, is confidential." VI. THE PANEL'S WORKING PROCEDURES 6.1 The working procedures adopted by the Panel for the prese...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.334932
259
248
DS248_SEQ02_Report_Of_Panel_00.pdf
DS248_SEQ02_Report_Of_Panel_00.pdf
2
Report_Of_Panel
Final Reports of the Panel The reports of the Panel on United States – Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products are being circulated to all Members, pursuant to the DSU. The reports are being circulated as an unrestricted document from 11 July 2003 pursuant to the Procedures for the Circulat...
PANEL_REPORT
null
0
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
11 July 2003
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
57
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Final Reports of the Panel The reports of the Panel on are being circulated to all Members, pursuant to the DSU. The reports are being circulated as an unrestricted document from 11 July 2003 pursuant to the Procedures for the Circulatio...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.355922
259
248
DS248_SEQ03_Report_Of_Panel_02.pdf
DS248_SEQ03_Report_Of_Panel_02.pdf
3
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 106
PANEL_REPORT
null
2
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
59
2. Defining/identifying the "imported product" (a) Specificity of the imported product 7.212 The European Communities, Switzerland, Norway and Brazil recall that the Appellate Body has made clear in US – Lamb that "a safeguard measure can only be imposed on a specific 'product', namely the imported product", and that t...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.397006
259
248
DS248_SEQ04_Report_Of_Panel_03.pdf
DS248_SEQ04_Report_Of_Panel_03.pdf
4
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 165 Production processes 7.394 The European Communities and China point out that the USITC's decisive argument for aggregating the five different products into one single category was the vertical integration of the indu...
PANEL_REPORT
null
3
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
73
Production processes 7.394 The European Communities and China point out that the USITC's decisive argument for aggregating the five different products into one single category was the vertical integration of the industry and the common production processes.1112 The USITC, in this safeguard determination, was, again, re...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.448359
259
248
DS248_SEQ05_Report_Of_Panel_04.pdf
DS248_SEQ05_Report_Of_Panel_04.pdf
5
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 238 7.642 China responds that it was right to rely only on the data considered by Chairman Koplan 1737, since that data alone related to stainless steel wire as such. The analysis provided by Commissioners Bragg and De...
PANEL_REPORT
null
4
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
69
7.642 China responds that it was right to rely only on the data considered by Chairman Koplan 1737, since that data alone related to stainless steel wire as such. The analysis provided by Commissioners Bragg and Devaney could not provide any useful basis for the assessment of imports trends for stainless steel wire, si...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.495131
259
248
DS248_SEQ06_Report_Of_Panel_05.pdf
DS248_SEQ06_Report_Of_Panel_05.pdf
6
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 307 7.886 Even assuming prices of imports to be lower than prices of domestically produced steel, the European Communities submits that low priced imports could only force down prices if imports had a role in setting pri...
PANEL_REPORT
null
5
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
65
7.886 Even assuming prices of imports to be lower than prices of domestically produced steel, the European Communities submits that low priced imports could only force down prices if imports had a role in setting prices on the United States market. However, other than an increase to 11.8% in 1998, imports did not have,...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.537204
259
248
DS248_SEQ07_Report_Of_Panel_06.pdf
DS248_SEQ07_Report_Of_Panel_06.pdf
7
Report_Of_Panel
7.1097 According to Japan, the USITC analysis is also too static. The United States argues that demand in 2000 was higher than in 1996. 2674 This statement may be true, but it is largely irrelevant. In most markets, demand increases over time. The issue for understanding the competitive dynamics is not a mechanical ...
PANEL_REPORT
null
6
2H 2000 38.1 -6.9 1H 2001 36.7 -1.4
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
68
7.1094 In counter-response, Japan argues 2669 that the United States analysis is based on incorrect data. Japan submits that United States and the USITC rely on figures that merely add together shipments of each type of CCFRS, ignoring the fact that these figures reflect double and triple counting of tons of steel as t...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.581409
259
248
DS248_SEQ08_Report_Of_Panel_07.pdf
DS248_SEQ08_Report_Of_Panel_07.pdf
8
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 440 7.1339 China further argues that in the Supplementary Report, the USITC was required to assess the injury caused by imports from Mexico and Canada and to ensure that this injury would not be attributed to increased i...
PANEL_REPORT
null
7
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
76
7.1339 China further argues that in the Supplementary Report, the USITC was required to assess the injury caused by imports from Mexico and Canada and to ensure that this injury would not be attributed to increased imports from non-NAFTA countries. China argues that it did not do so. China further argues that the USITC...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.633434
259
248
DS248_SEQ09_Report_Of_Panel_08.pdf
DS248_SEQ09_Report_Of_Panel_08.pdf
9
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 516 7.1571 The United States suggests that the numerical analysis also attempts to avoid attributing to increased imports the negative price effects of increased capacity and minimill competition, the two other factors t...
PANEL_REPORT
null
8
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
85
7.1571 The United States suggests that the numerical analysis also attempts to avoid attributing to increased imports the negative price effects of increased capacity and minimill competition, the two other factors that the USITC found to be causing injury during the 1998-2000 period. These two factors are related beca...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.692520
259
248
DS248_SEQ10_Report_Of_Panel_09.pdf
DS248_SEQ10_Report_Of_Panel_09.pdf
10
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 601
PANEL_REPORT
null
9
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
78
4. Product-specific allegations (a) CCFRS 7.1802 Japan, Brazil and the European Communities submit that the USITC did not conduct any specific evaluation of non-NAFTA imports as required by parallelism. Rather, it evaluated NAFTA imports, concluding that the exclusion of NAFTA imports would not change its findings of i...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.745972
259
248
DS248_SEQ11_Report_Of_Panel_10.pdf
DS248_SEQ11_Report_Of_Panel_10.pdf
11
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 679 the USITC determination or the supplementary report to support this conclusion. It was simply a blanket conclusion that was applied to every product subject to a safeguard measure.4797 7.2020 Korea asserts that the ...
PANEL_REPORT
null
10
null
WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
74
the USITC determination or the supplementary report to support this conclusion. It was simply a blanket conclusion that was applied to every product subject to a safeguard measure.4797 7.2020 Korea asserts that the President ignored the findings of the USITC with respect to Mexico and Canada and rendered a conclusion t...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.792366
259
248
DS248_SEQ12_Report_Of_Panel_11.pdf
DS248_SEQ12_Report_Of_Panel_11.pdf
12
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 753 10.199 However, if a Member relies on the findings made by three Commissioners and the findings of those three Commissioners constitute the determination of the competent authorities in the sense of Article 2.1 of th...
PANEL_REPORT
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11
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WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
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10.199 However, if a Member relies on the findings made by three Commissioners and the findings of those three Commissioners constitute the determination of the competent authorities in the sense of Article 2.1 of the Agreement on Safeguards, there is a requirement for those findings to provide a reasoned and adequate ...
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DS248_SEQ13_Report_Of_Panel_12.pdf
DS248_SEQ13_Report_Of_Panel_12.pdf
13
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 820 10.400 In addition, the USITC appears to have dismissed this factor in its non-attribution analysis merely on the basis that "the cost advantage enjoyed by minimills existed throughout the period of investigation." ...
PANEL_REPORT
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12
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WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
64
10.400 In addition, the USITC appears to have dismissed this factor in its non-attribution analysis merely on the basis that "the cost advantage enjoyed by minimills existed throughout the period of investigation." In the Panel's view, the fact that a factor existed throughout the period of investigation does not neces...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.862075
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DS248_SEQ14_Report_Of_Panel_13.pdf
DS248_SEQ14_Report_Of_Panel_13.pdf
14
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R, WT/DS249/R, WT/DS251/R, WT/DS252/R, WT/DS253/R, WT/DS254/R, WT/DS258/R, WT/DS259/R Page 884 10.553 In conclusion, the Panel considers that the USITC's conditions of competitions analysis provided a compelling explanation that a causal link existed between increased imports and serious injury caused to the r...
PANEL_REPORT
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13
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WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R; WT/DS254/R; WT/DS258/R; WT/DS259/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
54
10.553 In conclusion, the Panel considers that the USITC's conditions of competitions analysis provided a compelling explanation that a causal link existed between increased imports and serious injury caused to the relevant domestic industry. (ii) Non-attribution USITC findings 10.554 The USITC's findings read as follo...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.896138
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DS248_SEQ15_Report_Of_Panel_14.pdf
DS248_SEQ15_Report_Of_Panel_14.pdf
15
Report_Of_Panel
WT/DS248/R Page A-1 XI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CLAIMS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (WT/DS248) 11.1 In light of the findings made in Section X above, the Panel concludes that the safeguard measures imposed by the United States on the imports of certain steel products as of 20 March 2002 are inconsistent w...
PANEL_REPORT
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14
20 March 2002
WT/DS248/R
['EU']
['U.S.']
['Brazil', 'Canada', 'China', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'New Zealand', 'Norway', 'Switzerland', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safegua...
32
XI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CLAIMS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (WT/DS248) 11.1 In light of the findings made in Section X above, the Panel concludes that the safeguard measures imposed by the United States on the imports of certain steel products as of 20 March 2002 are inconsistent with the Agreement on...
2026-03-15T15:45:49.909725
259
259
DS259_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
DS259_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by Brazil
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
23 May 2002
WT/DS259/1; G/L/552; G/SG/D27/1
General Council; Safeguards (SG)
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request for Consultations by Brazil The following communication, dated 21 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in a...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.571655
259
259
DS259_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS259_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
29 May 2002
WT/DS259/2
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities The following communication, dated 24 May 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permane...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.572048
259
259
DS259_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS259_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
29 May 2002
WT/DS259/3
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan The following communication, dated 27 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chairma...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.572383
259
259
DS259_SEQ04_Request_To_Join_Consultations_02.pdf
DS259_SEQ04_Request_To_Join_Consultations_02.pdf
4
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
4 June 2002
WT/DS259/4
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea The following communication, dated 30 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Korea to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent Miss...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.572737
259
259
DS259_SEQ05_Request_To_Join_Consultations_03.pdf
DS259_SEQ05_Request_To_Join_Consultations_03.pdf
5
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
NUMBERED
null
3
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
4 June 2002
WT/DS259/5
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Norway to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chairm...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.573053
259
259
DS259_SEQ06_Request_To_Join_Consultations_04.pdf
DS259_SEQ06_Request_To_Join_Consultations_04.pdf
6
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
NUMBERED
null
4
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
4 June 2002
WT/DS259/6
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from China The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of China to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chairma...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.573375
259
259
DS259_SEQ07_Request_To_Join_Consultations_05.pdf
DS259_SEQ07_Request_To_Join_Consultations_05.pdf
7
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
NUMBERED
null
5
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
5 June 2002
WT/DS259/7; WT/DS258/1
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chair...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.573684
259
259
DS259_SEQ08_Request_To_Join_Consultations_06.pdf
DS259_SEQ08_Request_To_Join_Consultations_06.pdf
8
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Brazil, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United Sta...
NUMBERED
null
6
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
12 June 2002
WT/DS259/8
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Br...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.574752
259
259
DS259_SEQ09_Agreed_Procedures.pdf
DS259_SEQ09_Agreed_Procedures.pdf
9
Agreed_Procedures
Procedural Agreement between the United States and Brazil
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
23 July 2002
WT/DS259/9
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Procedural Agreement between the United States and Brazil The following communication, dated 18 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of th...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.575498
259
259
DS259_SEQ10_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS259_SEQ10_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
10
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Brazil
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
22 July 2002
WT/DS259/10
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Brazil The following communication, dated 18 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU. On...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.576602
259
259
DS259_SEQ11_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS259_SEQ11_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
11
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities, Japan, Korea, China, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand and Brazil Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
12 August 2002
WT/DS248/15; WT/DS249/9; WT/DS251/10; WT/DS252/8; WT/DS253/8; WT/DS254/8; WT/DS258/12; WT/DS259/11
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
2
1 UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities, Japan, Korea, China, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand and Brazil Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meetings of 3 June 2002, 14 June 2002, 24 June 2002 a...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.577257
259
259
DS259_SEQ12_Communication_00.pdf
DS259_SEQ12_Communication_00.pdf
12
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
24 February 2003
WT/DS248/16; WT/DS249/10; WT/DS251/11; WT/DS252/9; WT/DS253/9; WT/DS254/9; WT/DS258/13; WT/DS259/12
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 20 February 2003, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understan...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.577668
259
259
DS259_SEQ13_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
DS259_SEQ13_Notification_Of_Appeal.pdf
13
Notification_Of_Appeal
Notification of an Appeal by the United States under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
NUMBERED
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
14 August 2003
WT/DS248/17; WT/DS249/11; WT/DS251/12; WT/DS252/10; WT/DS253/10; WT/DS254/10; WT/DS258/14; WT/DS259/13
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
5
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Notification of an Appeal by the United States under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) The following notification, dated 11 August 2003, sent by the United S...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.579918
259
259
DS259_SEQ14_Communication_01.pdf
DS259_SEQ14_Communication_01.pdf
14
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
14 October 2003
WT/DS248/18; WT/DS249/12; WT/DS251/13; WT/DS252/11; WT/DS253/11; WT/DS254/11; WT/DS258/15; WT/DS259/14
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 8 October 2003, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of t...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.580175
259
259
DS259_SEQ15_Communication_Rev.pdf
DS259_SEQ15_Communication_Rev.pdf
15
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body Revision
NUMBERED
Rev
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
17 October 2003
WT/DS248/18/Rev.1; WT/DS249/12/Rev.1; WT/DS251/13/Rev.1; WT/DS252/11/Rev.1; WT/DS253/11/Rev.1; WT/DS254/11/Rev.1; WT/DS258/15/Rev.1; WT/DS259/14/Rev.1
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Appellate Body Revision The following communication, dated 8 October 2003, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article ...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.580598
259
259
DS259_SEQ16_Communication_02.pdf
DS259_SEQ16_Communication_02.pdf
16
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
12 November 2003
WT/DS248/19; WT/DS249/13; WT/DS251/14; WT/DS252/12; WT/DS253/12; WT/DS254/12; WT/DS258/16; WT/DS259/15; WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS251/AB/R
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 10 November 2003, from Mr. James Bacchus, Chairman of the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.580894
259
259
DS259_SEQ17_Note_By_Secretariat_Corr.pdf
DS259_SEQ17_Note_By_Secretariat_Corr.pdf
17
Note_By_Secretariat
Reports of the Panel Corrigendum Cover page, sub-title: delete the word "Final". Cover page, Note by the Secretariat, 3 rd line: "report" should read "reports". Page vii, Section O.2(b): sub-items "(i) Tin mill products" and "(ii) Stainless steel wire" should be renumbered "(ii) Tin mill products" and "(iii) Stainle...
NUMBERED
Corr
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
11 July 2003
WT/DS248/R/Corr.11; WT/DS249/R/Corr.1; WT/DS251/R/Corr.1; WT/DS252/R/Corr.1; WT/DS253/R/Corr.1; WT/DS254/R/Corr.1; WT/DS258/R/Corr.1; WT/DS259/R/Corr.1
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Reports of the Panel Corrigendum Cover page, sub-title: delete the word "Final". Cover page, Note by the Secretariat, 3 rd line: "report" should read "reports". Page vii, Section O.2(b): sub-items "(i) Tin mill products" and "(ii) Stainl...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.581185
259
259
DS259_SEQ18_Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report.pdf
DS259_SEQ18_Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report.pdf
18
Appellate_Body_Report_And_Panel_Report
Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
16 December 2003
WT/DS248/20; WT/DS249/14; WT/DS251/15; WT/DS252/13; WT/DS253/13; WT/DS254/13; WT/DS258/17; WT/DS259/16; WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS252/AB/R; WT/DS253/AB/R; WT/DS254/AB/R; WT/DS258/AB/R; WT/DS259/AB/R; WT/DS248/R; WT/DS249/R; WT/DS251/R; WT/DS252/R; WT/DS253/R
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
1
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Appellate Body Report and Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body At its meeting on 10 December 2003, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body report on (, , WT/DS251 /AB/R, , , , , ) and the Panel reports ...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.581421
259
259
DS259_SEQ19_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
DS259_SEQ19_Report_Of_Appellate_Body.pdf
19
Report_Of_Appellate_Body
Report of the Appellate Body
AB_REPORT
null
null
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS AB-2003-3
10 November 2003
WT/DS248/AB/R; WT/DS249/AB/R; WT/DS251/AB/R; WT/DS252/AB/R; WT/DS253/AB/R; WT/DS254/AB/R; WT/DS258/AB/R; WT/DS259/AB/R
['Brazil']
['U.S.']
['Canada', 'Taiwan', 'Cuba', 'Mexico', 'Thailand', 'Turkey', 'Venezuela']
Appellate Body
Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Brazil. On 7 March 2002, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States regarding the definitive safeguard measures impo...
185
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS AB-2003-3 Report of the Appellate Body APPELLATE BODY United States – Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products United States, Appellant/Appellee Brazil, Appellant/Appellee China, Appellant/Appellee European Com...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.667695
260
260
DS260_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
DS260_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the United States
NUMBERED
null
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
5 June 2002
WT/DS260/1; G/L/554; G/SG/D28/1
General Council; Safeguards (SG)
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Egypt', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5, 6, 12.1, 12.4, 2.2  SafeguardsArt. I, XIX  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 30 May 2002, the US requested consultations with the EC with regard to the provisional safeguard measures imposed by the EC on imports of certain steel products, pursuant to Commission Regulation ...
2
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request for Consultations by the United States The following communication, dated 30 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission and to the Chairman of the Disp...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.711537
260
260
DS260_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS260_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
NUMBERED
null
0
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
11 June 2002
WT/DS260/2
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Egypt', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5, 6, 12.1, 12.4, 2.2  SafeguardsArt. I, XIX  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 30 May 2002, the US requested consultations with the EC with regard to the provisional safeguard measures imposed by the EC on imports of certain steel products, pursuant to Commission Regulation ...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan The following communication, dated 7 June 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Delegation of the European Communitie s, the Permanent Mission of the Uni...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.711861
260
260
DS260_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS260_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Acceptance by the European Communities of the Request to Join Consultations Japan notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission informed the Dispute Settlement ...
NUMBERED
null
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
8 July 2002
WT/DS260/3
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Egypt', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5, 6, 12.1, 12.4, 2.2  SafeguardsArt. I, XIX  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 30 May 2002, the US requested consultations with the EC with regard to the provisional safeguard measures imposed by the EC on imports of certain steel products, pursuant to Commission Regulation ...
1
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Acceptance by the European Communities of the Request to Join Consultations Japan notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of th...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.713395
260
260
DS260_SEQ04_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS260_SEQ04_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
4
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States
NUMBERED
null
null
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
19 August 2002
WT/DS260/4
['U.S.']
['EU']
['Egypt', 'Japan', 'South Korea', 'Turkey']
Panel
Art. 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5, 6, 12.1, 12.4, 2.2  SafeguardsArt. I, XIX  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the United States. On 30 May 2002, the US requested consultations with the EC with regard to the provisional safeguard measures imposed by the EC on imports of certain steel products, pursuant to Commission Regulation ...
3
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the United States The following communication, dated 19 August 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursua...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.714662
261
261
DS261_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS261_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by Chile
NUMBERED
null
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
26 June 2002
WT/DS261/1; G/L/555
General Council
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
3
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Request for Consultations by Chile The following communication, dated 18 June 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Chile to the Permanent Mission of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.792401
261
261
DS261_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS261_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
NUMBERED
null
0
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
8 July 2002
WT/DS261/2
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
1
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities The following communication, dated 4 July 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Uruguay, the Permanent Mission of Chile and to the Chairman of the Di...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.792720
261
261
DS261_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS261_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
NUMBERED
null
1
URUGUAY - TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
29 July 2002
WT/DS261/3
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
1
URUGUAY - TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico The following communication, dated 5 July 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the Permanent Mission of Uruguay, the Permanent Mission of Chile and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated i...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.793008
261
261
DS261_SEQ04_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
DS261_SEQ04_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel.pdf
4
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Chile
NUMBERED
null
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
4 April 2003
WT/DS261/4
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
3
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Chile The following communication, received on 3 April 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Chile to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU. I am writing to request the establish...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.794576
261
261
DS261_SEQ05_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
DS261_SEQ05_Note_By_Secretariat.pdf
5
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Chile Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
7 July 2003
WT/DS261/5; WT/DS261/4.; WT/DS261/4
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
1
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Chile Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meeting on 19 May 2003, the Dispute Sett lement Body (DSB) established a Panel in accordance with Article 6 of the DSU to examine the matter referred to the DSB by Chile in documen...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.794915
261
261
DS261_SEQ06_Communication.pdf
DS261_SEQ06_Communication.pdf
6
Communication
Communication from the Chair of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
19 August 2003
WT/DS261/6
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
1
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Communication from the Chair of the Panel The following communication, dated 15 August 2003 and addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. Chile and Uruguay have jointly requested the Panel, pursuant to...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.795163
261
261
DS261_SEQ07_Communication_Add.pdf
DS261_SEQ07_Communication_Add.pdf
7
Communication
Communication from the Chair of the Panel Addendum
NUMBERED
Add
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
15 October 2003
WT/DS261/6/Add.1
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
1
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Communication from the Chair of the Panel Addendum The following communication, dated 12 October 2003 and addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. Chile and Uruguay have jointly requested the Panel, p...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.795406
261
261
DS261_SEQ08_Communication_Add2.pdf
DS261_SEQ08_Communication_Add2.pdf
8
Communication
Communication from the Chair of the Panel Addendum
NUMBERED
Add
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
17 December 2003
WT/DS261/6/Add.2
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
1
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Communication from the Chair of the Panel Addendum The following communication, dated 11 Dece mber 2003 and addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. Chile and Uruguay have jointly requested the ...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.795673
261
261
DS261_SEQ09_Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution.pdf
DS261_SEQ09_Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution.pdf
9
Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution
Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
NUMBERED
null
null
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
14 January 2004
WT/DS261/7
['Chile']
['Uruguay']
['EU', 'Mexico', 'U.S.']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. I, III  GATT 1994
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Chile. On 18 June 2002, Chile requested consultations with Uruguay with regard to the tax treatment applied by the latter to certain products. In particular, Chile referred to Uruguay’s Internal Specific Tax (“IM...
3
URUGUAY – TAX TREATMENT ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution The following communication, dated 8 January 2004, from the delegation of Chile and the delegation of Uruguay to the Chairman of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 3.6 of the DSU. The Panel on the disp...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.796725
262
262
DS262_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
DS262_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEWS OF ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS FROM FRANCE AND GERMANY
30 July 2002
WT/DS262/1; G/L/557; G/ADP/D41/1; G/SCM/D46/1
Anti-Dumping Practices (ADP); General Council; Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)
['EU']
['U.S.']
[]
Consultation
Art. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 18, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 25 July 2002 the EC requested consultations with the US regarding anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by the US, further to sunset review proceedings, on imports of (1) cor...
3
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEWS OF ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS FROM FRANCE AND GERMANY Request for Consultations by the European Communities The following communication, dated 25 July 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the Unite...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.826386
262
262
DS262_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
DS262_SEQ02_Request_To_Join_Consultations_00.pdf
2
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEWS OF ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS FROM FRANCE AND GERMANY
12 August 2002
WT/DS262/2
['EU']
['U.S.']
[]
Consultation
Art. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 18, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 25 July 2002 the EC requested consultations with the US regarding anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by the US, further to sunset review proceedings, on imports of (1) cor...
1
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEWS OF ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS FROM FRANCE AND GERMANY Request to Join Consultations Communication from Canada The following communication, dated 7 August 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Per...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.826978
262
262
DS262_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
DS262_SEQ03_Request_To_Join_Consultations_01.pdf
3
Request_To_Join_Consultations
Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEWS OF ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS FROM FRANCE AND GERMANY
12 August 2002
WT/DS262/3
['EU']
['U.S.']
[]
Consultation
Art. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 18, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. VI, X  GATT 1994Art. 10, 11, 12, 15, 21, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by the European Communities. On 25 July 2002 the EC requested consultations with the US regarding anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed by the US, further to sunset review proceedings, on imports of (1) cor...
1
UNITED STATES – SUNSET REVIEWS OF ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS FROM FRANCE AND GERMANY Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan The following communication, dated 8 August 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Perma...
2026-03-15T15:45:51.827309
263
263
DS263_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
DS263_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by Argentina
NUMBERED
null
null
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WINE
12 September 2002
WT/DS263/1; G/L/558; G/TBT/D/25
General Council; Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
['Argentina']
['EU']
[]
Consultation
Art. I:1, III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 Consultations Complaint by Argentina. On 4 September 2002, Argentina requested consultations with the EC regarding several EC regulations and other mandatory provisions on oenological practices and on trade in wine. Argentina’s complaint is in r...
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING IMPORTS OF WINE Request for Consultations by Argentina The following communication, dated 4 September 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the Permanent Delegation of the Eu ropean Commission and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accor...
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DS264_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ01_Request_For_Consultations_01.pdf
1
Request_For_Consultations
Request for Consultations by Canada
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null
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
19 September 2002
WT/DS264/1; G/L/566; G/ADP/D42/1
Anti-Dumping Practices (ADP); General Council
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Request for Consultations by Canada The following communication, dated 13 September 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU. My authoritie...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.908693
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DS264_SEQ02_Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution_02.pdf
DS264_SEQ02_Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution_02.pdf
2
Notification_Of_Mutually_Agreed_Solution
Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
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null
2
UNITED STATES –FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
16 November 2006
WT/DS264/29; G/L/566/Add.1; G/ADP/D42/2
Anti-Dumping Practices (ADP); General Council
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
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French UNITED STATES –FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution The following communication, dated 12 Octobe r 2006, from the delegation of the United States and the delegation of Canada to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant ...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.940584
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DS264_SEQ03_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel_00.pdf
DS264_SEQ03_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel_00.pdf
3
Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Canada
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null
0
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
9 December 2002
WT/DS264/2
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
4
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Canada The following communication, dated 6 December 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Canada to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU. The Uni...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.942816
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DS264_SEQ04_Note_By_Secretariat_00.pdf
DS264_SEQ04_Note_By_Secretariat_00.pdf
4
Note_By_Secretariat
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Canada Note by the Secretariat
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null
0
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
5 March 2003
WT/DS264/3; WT/DS264/2; WT/DS264/2
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Canada Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meeting on 8 January 2003, the DSB established a panel in accordance with Article 6 of the DSU to examine the matter referred to the DSB by Canada (...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.943272
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DS264_SEQ05_Communication_00.pdf
DS264_SEQ05_Communication_00.pdf
5
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
29 August 2003
WT/DS264/4
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 25 August 2003, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.943687
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DS264_SEQ06_Communication_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ06_Communication_01.pdf
6
Communication
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
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null
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
8 December 2003
WT/DS264/5
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 2 December 2003, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.944044
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DS264_SEQ07_Notification_Of_Appeal_00.pdf
DS264_SEQ07_Notification_Of_Appeal_00.pdf
7
Notification_Of_Appeal
Notification of an Appeal by the United States under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)
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null
0
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
18 May 2004
WT/DS264/6
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Notification of an Appeal by the United States under paragraph 4 of Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) The following notification, dated 13 May 2004, from the Delegation of the U...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.944554
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DS264_SEQ08_Communication_02.pdf
DS264_SEQ08_Communication_02.pdf
8
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
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null
2
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
12 July 2004
WT/DS264/7
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 8 July 2004, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body , is circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of the Underst...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.945010
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DS264_SEQ09_Communication_03.pdf
DS264_SEQ09_Communication_03.pdf
9
Communication
Communication from the Appellate Body
NUMBERED
null
3
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
13 August 2004
WT/DS264/8; WT/DS264/AB/R.
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 11 August 2004, from Mr. Georges Abi-Saab, Chairman of the Appellate Body, addressed to the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Articl...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.945324
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DS264_SEQ10_Note_By_Secretariat_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ10_Note_By_Secretariat_01.pdf
10
Note_By_Secretariat
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Note by the Secretariat Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes On 3 November 2004, the Director-General conve yed to Mr. John Lockhart a joint letter...
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null
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
8 November 2004
WT/DS264/11
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings Note by the Secretariat Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes On 3 N...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.945617
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DS264_SEQ11_Agreement_Art_21_3_00.pdf
DS264_SEQ11_Agreement_Art_21_3_00.pdf
11
Agreement_Art_21_3
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
8 December 2004
WT/DS264/12
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU The following communication, dated 6 December 2004, from the delegation of Canada and the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordanc...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.946041
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DS264_SEQ12_Understanding_00.pdf
DS264_SEQ12_Understanding_00.pdf
12
Understanding
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
NUMBERED
null
0
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
13 December 2004
WT/DS264/13
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
4
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes Report of the Arbitrator John Lockhart 1. On 31 August 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (the "DSB") adopted the Appellate Bod...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.947012
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DS264_SEQ13_Understanding_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ13_Understanding_01.pdf
13
Understanding
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
15 December 2004
WT/DS264/14; WT/DS264/13.
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes The following communication, dated 13 December 2004, from the Arbitrator, Mr. John Lockhart, to the Chair of the Dispute Sett...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.947284
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DS264_SEQ14_Agreement_Art_21_3_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ14_Agreement_Art_21_3_01.pdf
14
Agreement_Art_21_3
Modification of the Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
17 February 2005
WT/DS264/15
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Modification of the Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU The following communication, dated 14 Februa ry 2005, from the delegation of Canada and the delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is c...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.947652
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DS264_SEQ15_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ15_Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel_01.pdf
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Request_For_Establishment_Of_Panel
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Request for the Establishment of a Panel
NUMBERED
null
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
20 May 2005
WT/DS264/16
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
2
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Request for the Establishment of a Panel The following communication, dated 19 May 2005, from the delegation of Canada to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Ar...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.948973
264
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DS264_SEQ16_Understanding_02.pdf
DS264_SEQ16_Understanding_02.pdf
16
Understanding
Understanding between Canada and the United States Regarding Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
30 May 2005
WT/DS264/18
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
3
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Understanding between Canada and the United States Regarding Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU The following communication, dated 27 May 2005, from the delegation of Canada and the delegation of the United States to the Chairman...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.950219
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DS264_SEQ17_Note_By_Secretariat_02.pdf
DS264_SEQ17_Note_By_Secretariat_02.pdf
17
Note_By_Secretariat
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
2
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
10 June 2005
WT/DS264/20; WT/DS264/16.
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat 1. At its meeting on 1 June 2005, the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) referred this dispute, if possible, to the original Panel in accordance with...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.950610
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DS264_SEQ18_Note_By_Secretariat_Rev.pdf
DS264_SEQ18_Note_By_Secretariat_Rev.pdf
18
Note_By_Secretariat
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat Revision
NUMBERED
Rev
null
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
15 June 2005
WT/DS264/20/Rev.1; WT/DS264/16.
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat Revision 1. At its meeting on 1 June 2005, the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) referred this dispute, if possible, to the original Panel in accor...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.951006
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DS264_SEQ19_Note_By_Secretariat_Rev2.pdf
DS264_SEQ19_Note_By_Secretariat_Rev2.pdf
19
Note_By_Secretariat
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat Revision
NUMBERED
Rev
null
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
17 June 2005
WT/DS264/20/Rev.2; WT/DS264/16.
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat Revision 1. At its meeting on 1 June 2005, the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) referred this dispute, if possible, to the original Panel in accor...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.951394
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DS264_SEQ20_Note_By_Secretariat_03.pdf
DS264_SEQ20_Note_By_Secretariat_03.pdf
20
Note_By_Secretariat
Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
3
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
15 June 2005
WT/DS264/21
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat 1. At the meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 1 June 2005, it was agreed that the matter raised by the United States ...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.952349
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DS264_SEQ21_Communication_04.pdf
DS264_SEQ21_Communication_04.pdf
21
Communication
Recourse by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU Communication from the Arbitrator
NUMBERED
null
4
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
16 June 2005
WT/DS264/22
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU Communication from the Arbitrator The following communication, dated 10 June 200 5, has been received from the delegation of the United States and the delegation of ...
2026-03-15T15:45:56.952850
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DS264_SEQ22_Note_By_Secretariat_04.pdf
DS264_SEQ22_Note_By_Secretariat_04.pdf
22
Note_By_Secretariat
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Replacement of the Chairperson of the Panel Note by the Secretariat
NUMBERED
null
4
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
29 August 2005
WT/DS264/23
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Replacement of the Chairperson of the Panel Note by the Secretariat 1. On 3 August 2005, following his appointment as a Deputy Director-General of the WTO Secretariat, Mr. Harsha Singh resigned f...
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DS264_SEQ23_Communication_05.pdf
DS264_SEQ23_Communication_05.pdf
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Communication
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
20 September 2005
WT/DS264/24
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Chairman of the Panel The following communication, dated 16 September 2005, addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Arti...
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DS264_SEQ24_Notification_Of_Appeal_01.pdf
DS264_SEQ24_Notification_Of_Appeal_01.pdf
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Notification_Of_Appeal
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Notification of an Appeal by Canada under Article 16.4 and Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), and under Rule 20(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review
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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
17 May 2006
WT/DS264/25
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
2
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Notification of an Appeal by Canada under Article 16.4 and Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), and under Rule 20(1) of the Working Pr...
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DS264_SEQ25_Communication_06.pdf
DS264_SEQ25_Communication_06.pdf
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Communication
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Appellate Body
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UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
14 July 2006
WT/DS264/26
['Canada']
['U.S.']
['China', 'EU', 'India', 'Japan', 'New Zealand', 'Thailand']
Mutually Agreed Solution
Art. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18  Anti-dumping
The summary below was up-to-date at 24 February 2010 See also: One-page summary of key findings of this dispute Consultations Complaint by Canada. On 13 September 2002, Canada requested consultations under Article 4.8 of the DSU (urgency procedure) with the United States concerning the final affir...
1
UNITED STATES – FINAL DUMPING DETERMINATION ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by Canada Communication from the Appellate Body The following communication, dated 14 July 2006, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settle ment Body, is circul...
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