WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
WT/DSB/W/489 
9 November 2012 
 (12-6182) 
 
  
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY 
 
Draft Annual Report (2012)
1 
 
  The present report has been prepared in pursu ance of the Procedures for an Annual Overview 
of WTO Activities and for Reporting under the WT O (WT/L/105), and sets out the actions taken by 
the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in the period since its previous annual report.
2   
 
 In carrying out its tasks, the DSB has held  18 meetings since the period covered by the 
previous report.  The minutes of these meetings, wh ich remain the record of the DSB's work, are 
contained in documents WT/DSB/M/306 – WT/DSB/M/3233 and should be read in conjunction with 
this report. 
 
 The following subjects are included in the report: 
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1.  Election of Chairperson ....................................................................................................... ..... 3 
2.  Appointment of Appella te Body members .............................................................................. 3  
3.  Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists ......................................... 5  
4.  Report on the progress of the DS Digital Registry initiative ................................................. 5  
5.  Recourse to dispute se ttlement procedures ............................................................................ 6  
(a)  Australia ..................................................................................................................... ................. 6  
(i)  Certain measures concerning trademarks and other plain packaging requirements 
applicable to tobacco products and packaging .......................................................................... 6  
(b)  Canada ........................................................................................................................ ................ 6  
(i)  Measures relating to the feed-in tariff program ......................................................................... 6  
(c)  China ......................................................................................................................... .................. 7  
(i)  Anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain automobiles from the United States .......... 7  
(ii)  Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on broiler products from the United States ... 7  
(iii) Certain measures affecting electronic payment services ............................................................ 8  
(iv)  Definitive anti-dumping duties on x-ray secu rity inspection equipment from the 
European Union ................................................................................................................ .......... 8 
(v)  Measures related to the exportation of rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum ......................... 8  
                                                      
1 The overview of the state of play  of WTO disputes since 1 January 1995 to 31 October 2012 prepared 
by the Secretariat on its own responsibility is included, fo r practical purposes, in an Addendum to this report. 
2 WT/DSB/54. 
3 The present report includes meetings of the DSB starting from the 11 November 2011 DSB meeting 
until the 23 October 2012 DSB meeting. WT/DSB/W/489 
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(vi)  Measures related to the exportatio n of various raw materials ................................................... 9  
(d)  Dominican Republic ............................................................................................................ ..... 10 
(i)  Safeguard measures on imports of polypr opylene bags and tubul ar fabric ............................. 10  
(e)  European Communities and certain member States ................................................................. 10  
(i)  Measures affecting trade in  large civil aircraft ........................................................................ 10  
(f)  European Union ................................................................................................................ ........ 11 
(i)  Anti-dumping measures on certain footwear from China ......................................................... 11  
(g)  India ......................................................................................................................... ................. 11  
(i)  Measures concerning the importation of  certain agricultural products ................................... 11  
(h)  Philippines ................................................................................................................... ............. 12  
(i)  Taxes on distilled spirits .................................................................................................... ....... 12 
(i)  United States ................................................................................................................. ............ 13  
(i)  Anti-dumping measures on certain shrimp and diamond sawblades from China .................... 13  
(ii)  Anti-dumping measures on corrosion-resistant car bon steel flat products from Korea ........... 13  
(iii) Certain country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements ....................................................... 13  
(iv)  Countervailing measures on certain hot-rolled car bon steel flat products from India ............ 14  
(v)  Countervailing duty measures on certai n products from China ............................................... 15  
(vi)  Measures affecting the production and sale of clove cigarettes ............................................... 15  
(vii) Measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft (second complaint) ........................................ 16  
(viii) Measures concerning the importation, marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products ............ 17  
6.  Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB ....................... 18  
(a)  China ......................................................................................................................... ................ 18  
(i)  Measures affecting trading rights and distri bution services for certain publications and 
audiovisual entertai nment products .......................................................................................... 1 8 
(b)  European Communities .......................................................................................................... ... 19 
(i)  Definitive anti-dumping measures on certain ir on or steel fasteners from China .................... 19  
(ii)  Measures affecting the approval an d marketing of biotech products ....................................... 20  
(c)  European Communities and certain member States ................................................................. 22  
(i)  Measures affecting trade in  large civil aircraft ........................................................................ 22  
(d)  Philippines ................................................................................................................... ............. 22  
(i)  Taxes on distilled spirits .................................................................................................... ....... 22 
(e)  Thailand ...................................................................................................................... .............. 22  
(i)  Customs and fiscal measures on cigarettes from the Philippines ............................................. 22  
(f)  United States ................................................................................................................. ............ 24  
(i)  Anti-dumping administrative reviews and other measures related to imports of certain 
orange juice from Brazil ...................................................................................................... ..... 24 
(ii)  Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolle d steel products from Japan ................................ 26   WT/DSB/W/489 
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(iii) Anti-dumping measures on certain shrimp from Viet Nam ....................................................... 28  
(iv)  Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology ................................................. 29  
(v)  Definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duti es on certain products from China ............... 29  
(vi)  Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("zeroing") ................. 31  
(vii) Measures relating to zeroi ng and sunset reviews ..................................................................... 32  
(viii) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act .................................................................................... 32  
(ix)  Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 .................................................................... 34  
7.  China – Measures affecting trading rights and distribution services for certain 
publications and audiovisual entertainment:  Statement by the United States ................. 37  
8.  European Communities – Export subsidi es on sugar:  Statements by Australia, 
Brazil and Thailand ........................................................................................................... ..... 37 
9.  United States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000:  
Implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by the European Union and Japan ............................................................................................. 37  
10.  United States – Definitive anti-dum ping and countervailing duties on certain 
products from China:  Statement by China ......................................................................... 39  
11.  United States – Measures affecting the cross border supply of gambling and 
betting services:  Statement by Antigua and Barbuda regarding the implementation of the recommenda tions adopted by the DSB ........................................... 39  
12.  United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Statement by Brazil ..................................... 40  
13.  United States – Use of zeroing in an ti-dumping measures involving products 
from Korea:  Statement by the United States on implementation of the 
recommendations adopted by the DSB ................................................................................. 40  
 
 
1. Election of Chairperson (WT/DSB/M/312, 313) 
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the Ch airperson informed delegations that the 
consultations on a slate of names for the appointme nt of Chairpersons to WTO Bodies, including the 
DSB, were on-going.  She said that, at its m eeting on 14 February 2012, the General Council had 
agreed to reconvene, at an appropriate time, once a consensus was reached on a slate of names 
following the consultations.    
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
  At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB elected Amb. Shahid Bashir (Pakistan) as 
Chairman of the DSB by acclamation.  
 The outgoing and incoming Chairpersons as we ll as the representatives of the United States 
and the European Union spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
2. Appointment of Appellate Body members (WT/DSB/M/307, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the Ch airperson made a statement regarding the 
selection process for the appointment of two ne w members of the Appellate Body to replace WT/DSB/W/489 
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Ms. Lilia Bautista and Ms. Jennifer Hillman whose terms of office were to expire on 
10 December 2011.  In this regard, the Chairper son proposed that, as recommended by the Selection 
Committee, the DSB agree to appoint Mr. Ujal Sin gh Bhatia of India and Mr. Thomas Graham of the 
United States as members of the Appellate Body for four years beginning on 11 December 2011.  
 The DSB so agreed. 
  The representatives of India, the United States,  the European Union, Bolivarian Republic of 
Venezuela, Brazil, China, Cuba, Singapo re, Australia and the Chairperson spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At the DSB meeting of 20 January 2012, th e Chairperson informed delegations that 
Mr. Shotaro Oshima, Appellate Body member, ha d expressed his intention to resign for personal 
reasons from the office of member of the Appellate Body.  Therefore, she noted that, after 
6 April 2012, there would be a vacancy in the Appe llate Body, which would have to be filled.  She 
also noted that the first four-year term of  office of another Appellate Body member, 
Ms. Yuejiao Zhang, would expire on 31 May 2012 and that Ms. Zhang was eligible and willing to be 
reappointed for a second term.  In light of this, th e Chairperson outlined her proposal, which consisted 
of six elements, regarding the process for selecti ng a new member of the Appellate Body and the 
process of consultations on the possible reappointment  of one Appellate Body member.  She said that 
it was her intention to submit that proposal to th e DSB at its regular meeting on 22 February 2012.  
  The DSB took note of the statement.  
At the DSB meeting of 22 February 2012, the Chairperson outlined her proposal regarding the 
procedure for the selection of a new Appellate Body  member and the process of consultations on the 
possible reappointment of one member.  That propo sal, which was initially announced at the January 
DSB meeting contained the following six elements:  (i) to agree to launch as from 22 February 2012 the selection process for appointment of a new member of the Appellate Body for the position 
currently held by Mr. Shotaro Oshima;  (ii) to agre e that the new member be appointed for a four year 
term beginning 1 June 2012 or as s oon thereafter as possible;  (iii) to agree to set a deadline of 
30 March 2012 for Members' nominati ons of candidates for Mr. Oshima's position;  (iv) to agree to 
establish a Selection Committee based on the pro cedures set forth in document WT/DSB/1, which 
would consist of the Director-General and the 2012 Chairpersons of the General Council, Goods 
Council, Services Council, TRIPS Council and the DS B, and would be chaired by the 2012 Chair of 
the DSB;  (v) to request the Selection Committee to  conduct interviews with candidates in April 2012, 
to hear the views of WTO Members in the first half  of May 2012, and to make its recommendation to 
the DSB by 11 May 2012, if possible, so that the DSB could take a decision at its regular meeting on 
24 May 2012;  and (vi) to ask the DSB Chair to carry out consultations on the possible reappointment of Ms. Yuejiao Zhang, who was eligible for rea ppointment for a second four-year term beginning on 
1 June 2012, and who had e xpressed her interest and willingness to be reappointed.  
 The DSB took note of the statement and agreed to the Chairperson's proposal. 
 At the DSB meeting of 23 March 2012, the Chairperson made a statement concerning the 
2012 selection process for the appointment of a new Appellate Body member and the process for the 
possible reappointment of Ms. Yuejiao Zhang.  In th is regard, she informed delegations that she had 
already started the informal process of consulta tions on the possible reappointment of Ms. Zhang, 
which would be continued by her successor whom she had already briefed on this subject.  She 
invited any delegation with views on this matter to  contact the Chair of the DSB by no later than 
12 April 2012.   The DSB took note of the statement.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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  At the DSB meeting of 24 April 2012, the Ch airman made a statement regarding the 2012 
selection process for the appointment of a new Ap pellate Body member and the process for the 
possible reappointment of one Appellate Body memb er.  He noted that following the agreed deadline 
of 30 March 2012, four candidates were nominated  by three WTO Members, namely, Japan, Korea 
and Thailand.  He said that the Selection Committ ee would interview the four candidates on 25 and 
26 April 2012 and that consultations with interest ed delegations who would wish to express their 
views on the candidates would take place on 7 and 8 May 2012.  As agreed by the DSB, the Selection Committee's recommendation would be issued by no later than 11 May 2012 so that the DSB could take a decision on this matter at its meeting on 24 May 2012.  Furthermore, he informed delegations 
that on the basis of the consultations undertaken by  the previous Chair and the consultations that he 
had carried out after the March 2012 DSB meeti ng, no Member had expressed any reservations 
regarding the reappointment of Ms. Yuejiao Zhang.  In light of this, it was his understanding that, at 
its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB would agree to reappoint Ms. Zhang for a second four-year 
term beginning on 1 June 2012. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statement.   At its meeting on 24 May 2012, as recomme nded by the Selection Committee, the DSB 
agreed to appoint Mr. Seung Wha Chang of Korea as a member of the Appellate Body for four years 
beginning on 1 June 2012.  Furthermore, based on th e Chair's consultations with delegations, the DSB 
agreed to reappoint Ms. Yuejiao Zhang of China for a second four-year term beginning 1 June 2012. 
  The Chairman and the representatives of Korea,  China, the European Union, Singapore and 
Thailand spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists (WT/DSB/M/311, 315, 
316, 318) 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DS B approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/473 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
  At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DS B approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/478 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 
 At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/480 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.   At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/483 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.  
4. Report on the progress of the DS Digital Registry initiative (WT/DSB/M/318) 
 At the DSB meeting on 25 June 2012, at the re quest of the Chairman, the representative of the 
Secretariat, Director of the Legal Affairs Division, Ms. Valerie Hughes, made a report on the progress 
of the Digital DS Registry initiative.    The DSB took note of the report.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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  The representatives of the United States, Br azil, Japan, the European Union, Canada, 
Singapore, Mexico, China, Chile, Australia, Costa Ri ca, Indonesia, Argentina, Nigeria, Turkey, India 
and the Chairman spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements.   
 
5. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures 
(a) Australia 
(i) Certain measures concerning trademarks and oth er plain packaging requirements applicable 
to tobacco products and packaging (WT/DSB/M/321, 322)  
 At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered a request by Ukraine for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Australia's certain measures 
concerning trademarks and other plain packaging re quirements applicable to tobacco products and 
packaging (WT/DS434/11). 
 
 The representatives of Ukraine and Australia spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of Ukraine, Australia , Uruguay, New Zealand,  Norway, Zimbabwe, 
Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Zamb ia, Nicaragua and Indonesia spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Ca nada, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, the EU, 
Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kor ea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, the 
Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Turkey, th e United States, Uruguay, Zambia and Zimbabwe 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(b) Canada 
(i) Measures relating to the feed-in tariff program (WT/DSB/M/311) 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered a request by the European Union for 
the establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Canada's measures relating to the 
feed-in tariff program (WT/DS426/5). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union, Canada and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 
                                                      
4 After the meeting, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Peru and 
Thailand reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of Australia, China, India,  Japan, Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei and the 
United States reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.5 
 (c) China 
(i) Anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain automobiles from the United States 
(WT/DSB/M/322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered a request by the United States for 
the establishment of a panel to examine its comp laint with regard to China's anti-dumping and 
countervailing duties on certain automobiles from the United States (WT/DS440/2). 
 The representatives of the United States and China spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB again considered this matter.  
 The representatives of the United States and China spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 The representatives of Colombia, the EU, Indi a, Japan, Korea, Oman, Saudi Arabia and 
Turkey reserved their third-party rights to  participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
(ii) Anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on broiler products from the United States 
(WT/DSB/M/308, 311)  
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered a request by the United States for 
the establishment of a panel to examine its comp laint with regard to China's anti-dumping and 
countervailing duty measures on broiler produc ts from the United States (WT/DS427/2). 
  The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the United States, China and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSB w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of the European Union, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia and Thailand 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
6 
 
                                                      
5 After the meeting, Brazil, El Salvador, Korea, Me xico, Norway and Turkey reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
6 After the meeting, Chile and Mexico reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. WT/DSB/W/489 
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(iii) Certain measures affecting electronic payment services (WT/DSB/M/321, 322) 
 In March 2011
7, the DSB established a Panel to examin e the complaint by the United States 
pertaining to this dispute.   At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS413/R and Add.1.   
  The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS413/R and Add.1. 
 
 At the DSB meeting on 28 September 2012, the representative of China informed the DSB of 
China's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this 
dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. 
 
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and of th e information provided by China regarding its 
intentions in respect of implementation of the DS B's recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 (iv) Definitive anti-dumping duties on x-ray secur ity inspection equipment from the 
European Union (WT/DSB/M/308, 311) 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered a request by the European Union 
for the establishment of a panel to examine its co mplaint with regard to China's definitive anti-
dumping duties on x-ray security inspection equipment from the European Union (WT/DS425/2). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Union and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of India, Japan, Norway, Thailand and the United States reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
8 
 
(v) Measures related to the exportation of  rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum 
(WT/DSB/M/319, 320) 
 At its meeting on 10 July 2012, the DSB consider ed the requests by the United States, the 
European Union and Japan for the establishment of pa nels to examine their complaints with regard to 
China's measures related to the exportation of ra re earths, tungsten and molybdenum (WT/DS431/6; 
WT/DS432/6; WT/DS433/6).  
                                                      
7 WT/DSB/M/293. 
8 After the meeting, Chile reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of the United States, th e European Union, Japan and China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to these matters.   At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB again considered these matters. 
 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Union, Japan and China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a single panel pursuant to Article 9.1 of the DSU, with standard terms of reference to examine the complaint by the 
United States contained in WT/DS431/6, the co mplaint by the European Union contained in 
WT/DS432/6 and the complaint by Japan contained in WT/DS433/6.   The representatives of Brazil, Canada, Colombia , the European Union, India, Japan, Korea, 
Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei, the United States and Viet Nam reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
9 
 
(vi) Measures related to the exportation of various raw materials (WT/DSB/M/312, 313) 
 In December 200910, the DSB established a single Panel to examine the complaints by the 
United States, the European Union and Mexico pe rtaining to these disputes.  On 31 August 2011, 
China notified the DSB of its decision to appeal cert ain issues of law covered in the Panel Reports and 
certain legal interpretations  developed by the Panel (WT/DS394/11 – WT/DS395/11 – 
WT/DS398/10).     At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Reports 
contained in WT/DS394/AB/R; WT/DS395/AB/R; WT /DS398/AB/R and the Panel Reports contained 
in WT/DS394/R and Corr.1 and Add.1; WT/DS3 95/R and Corr.1 and Add.1; WT/DS398/R and 
Corr.1 and Add.1 pertaining to these disputes.     The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Mexico, China, Colombia, 
Canada, Japan, Costa Rica, Norway, Australia, and Guatemala spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Reports contained in 
WT/DS394/AB/R; WT/DS395/AB/R; WT/DS398/AB/ R and the Panel Reports contained in 
WT/DS394/R and Corr.1 and Add.1; WT/DS395/R and Corr.1 and Add.1; WT/DS398/R and Corr.1 
and Add.1, as modified by the Appellate Body Reports.  
 At the DSB meeting on 23 March 2012, the representative of China informed the DSB of 
China's intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in these 
disputes, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of China, the European Union, the United States and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and of th e information provided by China regarding its 
intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in these disputes. 
 
                                                      
9 After the meeting, Argentina, Australia, Indonesia, Turkey, Peru and the Russian Federation reserved 
their third-party rights to partic ipate in the Panel's proceedings. 
10 WT/DSB/M/277. WT/DSB/W/489 
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(d) Dominican Republic 
(i) Safeguard measures on imports of polypropyle ne bags and tubular fabric (WT/DSB/M/312, 
313) 
 In February 2011
11, the DSB established a single Panel to examine the complaints by 
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador pertaining to this dispute.   
 
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DS B considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS415/R – WT/DS416/R – WT/DS417/R – WT/DS 418/R and Add.1 pertaining to this dispute. 
  The representatives of Costa Rica, Guat emala, Honduras, El Salvador and the 
Dominican Republic spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS415/R – WT/DS416/R – WT/DS417/R – WT/DS418/R and Add.1.  
 At the DSB meeting on 23 March 2012, th e representative of the Dominican Republic 
informed the DSB of the Dominican Republic's inten tions in respect of implementation of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the Dominican Republic regarding its intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 
(e) European Communities and certain member States 
(i) Measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft (WT/DSB/M/309, 314) 
 At its meeting on 22 December 2011, the DSB considered a request by the United States for 
authorization from the DSB to take countermeasures w ith respect to the European Union, pursuant to 
Article 7.9 of the SCM Agreement and Article 22.2 of the DSU (WT/DS316/18).  
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and it was agreed that the matter raised by the European Union in its statement is referred to ar bitration, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU. 
 
 At its meeting on 13 April 2012, the DSB considered a request by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel, pursuant to Article 21.5 of  the DSU, to examine the implementation by the 
European Union of the DSB's recommendations  and rulings pertaining to this dispute 
(WT/DS316/23).     The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer 
to the original Panel, if possible, the matter raised by the United States in document WT/DS316/23.  It was agreed that the Panel would ha ve standard terms of reference. 
 
                                                      
11 WT/DSB/M/292.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of Canada, China, Japan a nd Korea reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings.12  
 
(f) European Union 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain footwear from China (WT/DSB/M/308, 312, 313) 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB co nsidered a joint request by China and the 
European Union for a decision by the DSB contai ned in document WT/DS405/5 pertaining to this 
dispute.   The representatives of China, the European  Union, the United States, Japan and the 
Chairperson spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the draft decision contained in document 
WT/DS405/5.    
 In May 2010, the DSB had agreed to establis h a panel to examine the complaint by China 
pertaining to this dispute.
13 
  At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DS B considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS405/R pertaining to this dispute. 
 
 The representatives of China a nd the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS405/R.  
 At the DSB meeting on 23 March 2012, the re presentative of the European Union informed 
the DSB of the EU's intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of the European Union and China spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the European Union 
regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute.  (g) India 
(i) Measures concerning the importation of certai n agricultural products (WT/DSB/M/316, 318)  
 At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered a request by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to India's measures concerning the 
importation of certain agricultural products (WT/DS430/3).   The representatives of the United States and India spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  
                                                      
12 After the meeting, Australia and Brazil reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
13 WT/DSB/M/283. WT/DSB/W/489 
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 At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the United States and India spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 The representatives of China, Colombia, Ecuador , the European Union, Guatemala, Japan and 
Viet Nam reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
14 
(h) Philippines 
(i) Taxes on distilled spirits (WT/DSB/M/311, 312) 
 In January 201015, the DSB agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by the 
European Union pertaining to this dispute.  Subsequently, in April 2010, the DSB agreed that the Panel established in January 2010 to examine the complaint of the European Union, would also 
examine the complaint by the United States pertaining to this dispute.
 16  On 23 September 2011, the 
Philippines notified the DSB of its decision to app eal certain issues of law covered in the Panel 
Reports and certain legal inte rpretations developed by the Panel (WT/DS396/7 – WT/DS403/7). 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DS B considered the Appellate Body Reports 
contained in WT/DS396/AB/R; WT/DS403/AB/R and the Panel Reports contained in WT/DS396/R; 
WT/DS403/R pertaining to these disputes.    
 The representatives of the Philippines, the European Union and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Reports contained in 
WT/DS396/AB/R; WT/DS403/AB/R and the Pa nel Reports contained in WT/DS396/R; 
WT/DS403/R, as modified by the Appellate Body Reports. 
 
 At the DSB meeting on 22 February 2012, the representative of the Philippines stated that the 
Philippines had informed the DSB in writing of their intentions in respect of implementation of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in these disputes, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU (WT/DS396/12; WT/DS403/12).  
 The representatives of the Philippines, the Eu ropean Union and the United States spoke.  
  The DSB took note of the statements, and of the information provided by the Philippines regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute.    
                                                      
14 After the meeting, Argentina, Australia and Brazil re served their third-party rights to participate in 
the Panel's proceedings. 
15 WT/DSB/M/278. 
16 WT/DSB/M/282.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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(i) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain shrimp  and diamond sawblades from China 
(WT/DSB/M/320) 
 In October 201117, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by China 
pertaining to this dispute. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS422/R and Add.1 pertaining to this dispute. 
  The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Panel Report contained in document WT/DS422/R and Add.1.  
(ii) Anti-dumping measures on corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from Korea 
(WT/DSB/M/312) 
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered a request by Korea for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to US anti-dumping measures on 
corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from Korea (WT/DS420/5).   The representatives of Korea and the United States spoke.   
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of China, th e European Union, Japan, Mexi co and Norway reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
18  
 
(iii) Certain country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements (WT/DSB/M/310, 319, 320, 321)  
 At its meeting on 5 January 2012, the DSB c onsidered a joint request by Canada and the 
United States for a decision by the DSB contained in WT/DS384/11 pertaining to this dispute.  The 
DSB also considered a joint request by Mexico  and the United States for a decision by the DSB 
contained in document WT/DS386/10  pertaining to this dispute. 
  The representatives of Canada, Mexico, the Un ited States, Japan and the Chairperson spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to the draft decisions contained in documents 
WT/DS384/11 and WT/DS386/10, respectively. 
  At the DSB meeting on 10 July 2012, the re presentatives of the United States, Canada and 
Mexico made statements to explain the wit hdrawal from the Agenda of the item entitled:  
"United States – Certain Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) Requirements:  Joint Request by Canada, Mexico and the United States for a Decision by the DSB". 
 
                                                      
17 WT/DSB/M/305. 
18 After the meeting, Brazil and Thailand reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of the United States, Canada and Mexico spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.   In November 2009
19, the DSB had agreed to establish a single panel to examine the 
complaints by Canada and Mexico pertaining to th ese disputes.  On 23 March 2012, the United States 
notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain  issues of law covered in the Panel Reports and 
certain legal interpretations  developed by the Panel (WT/DS384/12 – WT/DS386/11).   
  At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB consider ed the Appellate Body Reports contained in 
WT/DS384/AB/R – WT/DS386/AB/R and the Pa nel Reports contained in WT/DS384/R – 
WT/DS386/R pertaining to these disputes.   The representatives of Canada, Mexico, the Unite d States, Costa Rica, the European Union, 
Japan, Australia, Guatemala, Br azil, China and Turkey spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Reports contained in 
WT/DS384/AB/R – WT/DS386/AB/R and the Pa nel Reports contained in WT/DS384/R – 
WT/DS386/R, as modified by the Appellate Body Reports.   At the DSB meeting of 31 August 2012, the re presentative of the United States stated that the 
United States had informed the DSB in writing of its  intentions in respect of implementation of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this di spute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU 
(WT/DS384/19 – WT/DS386/18).   The representatives of the United States, Canada and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States 
regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute.  
(iv) Countervailing measures on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India 
(WT/DSB/M/320, 321) 
 At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DS B considered a request from India for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to US countervailing measures on 
certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India (WT/DS436/3).  
 The representatives of India and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of India and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of Australia, Canada, Chin a, the European Union, Saudi Arabia and 
Turkey reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.   
 
                                                      
19 WT/DSB/M/276.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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(v) Countervailing duty measures on certain produc ts from China (WT/DSB/M/321, 322) 
 At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DS B considered a request from China for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to US countervailing duty measures on 
certain products from China (WT/DS437/2).    
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 28 September 2012, th e DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Canada , the EU, India, Japan, Korea, Norway, the 
Russian Federation, Turkey and Viet Nam reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.
20 
 
(vi) Measures affecting the production and sale  of clove cigarettes (WT/DSB/M/315, 316) 
 In July 201021, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by Indonesia 
pertaining to this dispute.  On 5 January 2012, th e United States notified the DSB of its decision to 
appeal certain issues of law covered in the Panel Re port and certain legal inte rpretations developed by 
the Panel (WT/DS406/6).  
 At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB cons idered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS406/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS406/R pertaining to this dispute. 
  The representatives of Indonesia, th e United States and Norway spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS406/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS406/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report.   At the DSB meeting of 24 May 2012, the representative of the United States informed the 
DSB of his country's intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. 
  The representatives of the United States and Indonesia spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States 
regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute. 
 
                                                      
20 After the meeting, Saudi Arabia reserved its th ird-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
21 WT/DSB/M/285. WT/DSB/W/489 
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(vii) Measures affecting trade in large civil ai rcraft (second complaint) (WT/DSB/M/313, 314, 
323) 
 In February 2006
22, the DSB agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by the 
European Communities pertaining to this dispute.  On 1 April 2011, the European Union notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law covered in the Panel Report and certain legal 
interpretations developed by  the Panel (WT/DS353/8).  
  At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB cons idered the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS353/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS353/R pertaining to this dispute. 
 
 The representatives of the European Union, the United States, Canada and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS353/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS353/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report. 
 
 At the DSB meeting of 13 April 2012, the re presentative of the United States informed the 
DSB of his country's intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States 
regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute.  
 At its meeting of 23 October 2012, the DSB cons idered a request by the European Union for 
authorization from the DSB to take countermeasures with respect to the United States, pursuant to 
Article 22.2 of the DSU and Articles 4.10 and 7.9 of the SCM Agreement (WT/DS353/17).    The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and it was agreed that the matter raised by the 
United States in document WT/DS353/19 is referred to arbitration as required by Article 22.6 of the 
DSU.   At its meeting of 23 October 2012, the DSB cons idered a request by the European Union for 
the establishment of a panel, pursuant to Article 21. 5 of the DSU, to examine the implementation by 
the United States of the DSB's recommendations  and rulings pertaining to this dispute 
(WT/DS353/18).    The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer 
to the original Panel, if possible, the matte r raised by the European Union in document 
WT/DS353/18.  It was agreed that the Panel would have standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Australia, Canada, China,  Japan and Korea reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
23 
                                                      
22 WT/DSB/M/205. 
23 After the meeting, Brazil and the Russian Federation reserved their third-party rights to participate in 
the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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  At its meeting of 23 October 2012, at the request of the European Union, the DSB considered 
the item regarding the initiation of the procedure for developing information concerning serious 
prejudice under Annex V of the SCM Agreement (WT/DS353/18).   
 The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting of 23 October 2012, at the request of the European Union, the DSB considered 
the item concerning the designation of the representativ e referred to in paragraph 4 of Annex V of the 
SCM Agreement (WT/DS353/18).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
(viii) Measures concerning the importation, marke ting and sale of tuna and tuna products 
(WT/DSB/M/306, 317, 318) 
 At its meeting on 11 November 2011, the DSB cons idered a joint request by Mexico and the 
United States for a decision by the DSB contained in document WT/DS381/9 pertaining to this 
dispute. 
  The representatives of Mexico, the United St ates, Japan and the Chairperson spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the draft decision contained in document 
WT/DS381/9. 
  In April 2009
24, the DSB had agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by Mexico 
pertaining to this dispute.  On 20 January 2012, th e United States notified the DSB of its decision to 
appeal certain issues of law covered in the Panel Re port and certain legal inte rpretations developed by 
the Panel (WT/DS381/10). 
 
 At its meeting on 13 June 2012, the DSB consid ered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS381/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS381/R pertaining to this dispute. 
  The representatives of Mexico, the United Stat es, the European Union, Australia, Japan and 
Argentina spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
document WT/DS381/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in document WT/DS381/R, as modified by the Appellate Body Report.  
 At the DSB meeting on 25 June 2012, the repr esentative of the United States informed the 
DSB of his country's intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.   The representatives of the United States and Mexico spoke. 
 
                                                      
24 WT/DSB/M/267. WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the United States 
regarding its intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute.  
6. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB 
 Matters considered by the DSB under this item are included on the Agenda pursuant to 
Article 21.6 of the DSU which provides that:  "U nless the DSB decides otherwise, the issue of 
implementation of the recommendations or rulings sh all be placed on the agenda of the DSB meeting 
after six months following the date of establis hment of the reasonable time-period pursuant to 
paragraph 3 and shall remain on the DSB's agenda until the issue is resolved.  At least 10 days prior to 
each such DSB meeting, the Member concerned shal l provide the DSB with a status report in writing 
of its progress in the implementation of the recommendations or rulings".  (a) China 
(i) Measures affecting trading rights and dist ribution services for certain publications and 
audiovisual entertainment products (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312, 313, 315) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DSB considered the status report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS363/17/Add.10).   The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB co nsidered the status report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS363/17/Add.11).   The representatives of China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS363/17/Add.12). 
 
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS363/17/Add.13).   The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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  At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB c onsidered the status report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS363/17/Add.14).  
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS363/17/Add.15).   The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  (b) European Communities 
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures on certain iron or steel fasteners from China 
(WT/DSB/M/320, 321, 322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the European Union 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB' s recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS397/15).  
 The representatives of the European Union and China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS397/15/Add.1).   The representatives of the European Union and China spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS397/15/Add.2). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS397/15/Add.3). WT/DSB/W/489 
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  The representatives of the European Union and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.   (ii) Measures affecting the approv al and marketing of biotech pr oducts (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 
311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 321, 322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.46). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.47).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.48).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.49). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.50).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   WT/DSB/W/489 
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 At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the European Union 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB' s recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS291/37/Add.51).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the European Union 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB' s recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS291/37/Add.52).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the European Union 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB' s recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS291/37/Add.53). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the European Union 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB' s recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS291/37/Add.54).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.55).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.56). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 WT/DSB/W/489 
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 At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.57).   The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  (c) European Communities and certain member States 
(i) Measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft (WT/DSB/M/308) 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
European Union on its progress in the implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on 
this matter (WT/DS316/17).  
 The representatives of the European Union and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  (d) Philippines 
(i) Taxes on distilled spirits (WT/DSB/M/323) 
 At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the Philippines on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS396/15 – WT/DS403/15).   The representatives of the Philippines, the European Union and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  (e) Thailand 
(i) Customs and fiscal measures on cigarettes from the Philippines (WT/DSB/M/315, 316, 318, 
320, 321, 322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB c onsidered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS371/15).  
 The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS371/15/Add.1).   WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB cons idered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS371/15/Add.2).   The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS371/15/Add.3).   The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB cons idered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS371/15/Add.4). 
 
 The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB c onsidered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS371/15/Add.5).   The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB c onsidered the status report by Thailand on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS371/15/Add.6). 
  The representatives of Thailand and the Philippines spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
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(f) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping administrative reviews and other me asures related to imports of certain orange 
juice from Brazil (WT/DSB/M/308, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 321, 322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS382/10). 
  The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS382/10/Add.1). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS382/10/Add.2).   The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS382/10/Add.3). 
  The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS382/10/Add.4).  
 The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS382/10/Add.5).   WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS382/10/Add.6).   The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS382/10/Add.7).   The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS382/10/Add.8). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS382/10/Add.9).   The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS382/10/Add.10). 
  The representatives of the United States and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
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(ii) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled st eel products from Japan (WT/DSB/M/307, 
308, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 321, 322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.108). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.109).  
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.110).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.111). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.112).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.113).   WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.114).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.115).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.116). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS184/15/Add.117).   The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.118). 
  The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS184/15/Add.119). 
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 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  (iii) Anti-dumping measures on certain shrimp from Viet Nam (WT/DSB/M/316, 318, 320, 321, 
322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS404/11). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Viet Nam spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS404/11/Add.1).   The representatives of the United States and Viet Nam spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB consider ed the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS404/11/Add.2).   The representatives of the United States and Viet Nam spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS404/11/Add.3). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Viet Nam spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS404/11/Add.4).   The representatives of the United States and Viet Nam spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   WT/DSB/W/489 
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 At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS404/11/Add.5).   The representatives of the United States and Viet Nam spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
(iv) Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS350/18/Add.23).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS350/18/Add.24). 
  The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS350/18/Add.25).  
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS350/18/Add.26).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
(v) Definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain products from China 
(WT/DSB/M/311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 321) 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS379/12).  WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS379/12/Add.1).   The representatives of the United States and China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS379/12/Add.2).   The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS379/12/Add.3). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS379/12/Add.4).   The representatives of the United States and China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS379/12/Add.5). 
  The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS379/12/Add.6). 
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 The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS379/12/Add.7).   The representatives of the United States and China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
(vi) Laws, regulations and methodology for ca lculating dumping margins ("zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS294/38/Add.17).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS294/38/Add.18).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS294/38/Add.19). 
 
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS294/38/Add.20).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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(vii) Measures relating to zeroing and sunset reviews (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS322/36/Add.26).  
 The representatives of the United States, Japan and China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS322/36/Add.27).   The representatives of the United States, Japan and China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS322/36/Add.28). 
  The representatives of the United States, Japan and China spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
  At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS322/36/Add.29).  
 The representatives of the United States, Japan , the European Union, Canada, Mexico and 
China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
(viii) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 
320, 321, 322, 323) 
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.83). 
 
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.84).  WT/DSB/W/489 
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  The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.85).  
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.86).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.87). 
  The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.88).  
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.89).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.90). WT/DSB/W/489 
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  The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.91).  
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS160/24/Add.92).   The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.93). 
  The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS160/24/Add.94).  
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
(ix) Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312, 313, 315, 
316, 318, 320, 321, 322, 323)  
 At its meeting on 18 November 2011, the DS B considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.108).  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, the Bolivarian Republic 
of Venezuela, the Plurinational State of Bo livia, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, China, 
Zimbabwe, Brazil, Chile and Mexico spoke.   WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.109). 
  The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Cuba, Nicaragua, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, China, Angola, Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, Viet Nam and Uruguay spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.110).   The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Cuba, Ecuador, Brazil, the 
Plurinational State of Bolivia, China, Zimbabwe , Paraguay, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 
Chile, Uruguay and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.111).   The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Cuba, China, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Nicaragua, the 
Plurinational State of Bolivia, Angola and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB consid ered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.112).   The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Cuba, Brazil, China, the 
Plurinational State of Bolivia, Nicaragua, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.113). 
  The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, the Bolivarian Republic 
of Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Uruguay, China,  Angola, Ecuador, Nicaragua and the Dominican 
Republic spoke. 
 WT/DSB/W/489 
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 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS176/11/Add.114). 
  The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Argentina, Zimbabwe, 
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Uruguay, Ecuador, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Chile, 
the Plurinational State of Bolivia , China, Brazil and Paraguay spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.115).   The representatives of the United States, the Eur opean Union, Brazil, Cuba, the Plurinational 
State of Bolivia, Angola, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ecuador, China, Nicaragua, Viet Nam, Argentina and the Dominican Republic spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States on 
its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.116).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, the Bolivarian Republic 
of Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Uruguay, Brazil, Chin a, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Angola, 
Argentina, Viet Nam and Ecuador spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.117).   The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Cuba, China, Brazil, the 
Plurinational State of Bolivia, Angola, the Bolivar ian Republic of Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, the 
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Viet Nam, Ecuador and Chile spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.118).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, the Bolivarian Republic 
of Venezuela, Zimbabwe, China, the Plurinatio nal State of Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, the 
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexi co, Brazil and South Africa spoke.  WT/DSB/W/489 
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  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB considered the status report by the United States 
on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.119).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Brazil, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, China, Mexico, Nicaragua, Ecuador, 
Uruguay, Argentina and Viet Nam spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  7. China – Measures affecting trading rights and distribution services for certain 
publications and audiovisual entertainment:  Statement by the United States (WT/DSB/M/316) 
 At the DSB meeting on 24 May 2012, the United States made a statement regarding a 
communication from the United States and China, which contained a Memorandum of Understanding 
relating to films for theatrical re lease in China (WT/DS363/19).   
 
 The representatives of the United States and China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
8. European Communities – Export subsidies on sugar:  Statements by Australia, Brazil 
and Thailand (WT/DSB/M/308, 311) 
At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2011, Aust ralia, Brazil and Thailand made statements 
regarding their concerns over the EU's action with regard to out-of-quota sugar exports.  
The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Th ailand and the European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
At its meeting of 20 January 2012, the DSB ag ain considered this matter at the request of 
Australia, Brazil and Thailand.   
The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Th ailand and the European Union spoke.  
The DSB took note of the statements.   
9. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsid y Offset Act of 2000:  Implementation of 
the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by the European Union and 
Japan (WT/DSB/M/307, 308, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 321, 322, 323) 
At the DSB meeting on 18 November 2011, the Eu ropean Union and Japan raised this matter 
in order to make statements regarding the im plementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings in the disputes:  "US – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 
2000". WT/DSB/W/489 
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The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, India, Brazil, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2011, the DSB again considered this matter at the 
request of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of Japan, the European Union, Canada, India, Thailand, Brazil and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 20 January 2012, the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of Japan, the European Union, Brazil, Cana da, India, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 22 February 2012, the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, Brazil, India, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 23 March 2012, the DSB ag ain considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of Japan, the European Union, Brazil, Cana da, India, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 24 April 2012, the DSB agai n considered this matte r at the request of 
the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, India, Brazil, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 24 May 2012, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, Brazil, India, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 25 June 2012, the DSB again considered this matter  at the request of 
the European Union and Japan.    WT/DSB/W/489 
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The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, India, Canada, Brazil, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 23 July 2012, the DSB agai n considered this matter at the request of 
the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, Brazil, India, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2012, the DSB ag ain considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, India, Brazil, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 28 September 2012, the DSB again considered this matter at the 
request of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, Brazil, India, Canada, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 23 October 2012, the DSB ag ain considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, Canada, Brazil, India, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
10. United States – Definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain products 
from China:  Statement by China (WT/DSB/M/322) 
 At the DSB meeting on 28 September 2012,  China made a statement regarding the 
implementation by the United States of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute 
(DS379).   The representatives of China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
11. United States – Measures affecting the cross border supply of gambling and betting 
services:  Statement by Antigua and Barbuda regarding the implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB (WT/DSB/M/313, 315) 
 At the DSB meeting on 23 March 2012, the Chairp erson proposed that since the delegation of 
Antigua and Barbuda was not present in the meeting room, the item related to this matter be deferred WT/DSB/W/489 
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until later so that if the delegation of Antigua and Barbuda arrived before the end of the meeting, the 
DSB would still be able to consider this matter.   The DSB took note of the statement. 
 
 At the DSB meeting on 24 April 2012, the representative of Dominica, speaking on behalf of 
Antigua and Barbuda, made a statement regarding the implementation by the United States of the 
recommendations and rulings adopted by the DSB in this dispute (DS285).   The representatives of St Lucia (speaking also on behalf of the remaining member States of 
the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States:  Gren ada, Dominica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, and 
St Vincent & the Grenadines), th e United States and Jamaica spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  12. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Statement by Brazil (WT/DSB/M/323) 
 At the DSB meeting on 23 October 2012, Brazil made a statement regarding the 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations a nd rulings in the "Cotton" dispute (DS267). 
  The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
13. United States – Use of zeroing in anti-dumping measures involving products from 
Korea:  Statement by the United States on  implementation of the recommendations 
adopted by the DSB (WT/DSB/M/308) 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2011, the Un ited States made a statement regarding its 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations  and rulings in this dispute (DS402). 
  The representatives of the United States and Korea spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
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