WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/DSB/43 
7 December 2007 
 (07-5434) 
  
  
 
 
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY 
 
Annual Report (2007
)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  20 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/223 – WT/DSB/M/2423 and should be read in conjunction with 
this report.   The following subjects are included in the report: 
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1. Election of Chairman........................................................................................................... .....3 
2. Appointment of Appella te Body members..............................................................................3  
3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists.........................................5  
4. Adoption of the 2007 draft Annual Report of the DSB .........................................................6  
5. Recourse to dispute se ttlement procedures ............................................................................6  
(a) Brazil......................................................................................................................... ..................6  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on imports of certain resins from Argentina........................................6  
(b) Chile.......................................................................................................................... ..................6  
(i) Price band system and safeguard measures relati ng to certain agricultural products..............6  
(ii) Provisional safeguard measure on certai n milk products/Definitive safeguard 
measure on certain milk products............................................................................................... 7 
(c) China.......................................................................................................................... .................7  
(i) Certain measures granting refunds, reducti ons or exemptions from taxes and other 
payments ....................................................................................................................... ..............7  
(ii) Measures affecting the protection and enfo rcement of intellectual property rights...................8  
                                                      
1 The overview of the state of play  of WTO disputes since 1 January 1995 to 31 October 2007 prepared 
by the Secretariat on its own responsibility is included, fo r practical purposes, in an Addendum to this report. 
2 WT/DSB/42. 
3 The present report includes meetings of the DSB starting from the 11 December 2006 DSB meeting 
until the 19 and 27 November 2007 DSB meeting. WT/DSB/43 
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  (iii)
 Measures affecting trading rights and dist ribution services for certain publications 
and audiovisual entertainment products.....................................................................................8  
(d) Colombia....................................................................................................................... ..............9  
(i) Indicative prices and restricti ons on ports of entry ....................................................................9  
(e) European Communities........................................................................................................... ....9 
(i) Measures affecting the approval and marketing of biotech products.........................................9  
(ii) Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas....................................................9  
(iii) Selected cust oms matters ....................................................................................................... ...10 
(f) India .......................................................................................................................... ................11  
(i) Additional and extra-additional duties on imports from the United States ..............................11  
(ii) Measures affecting the importation and sale of wines and spirits from the 
European Communities........................................................................................................... ..11 
(g) Korea.......................................................................................................................... ...............12  
(i) Anti-dumping duties on imports of certain paper from Indonesia............................................12  
(h) Mexico ......................................................................................................................... .............12  
(i) Anti-dumping duties on steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala................................................12  
(ii) Definitive countervailing measures on olive o il from the European Communities ..................13  
(i) Turkey......................................................................................................................... ..............13  
(i) Measures affecting the importation of rice...............................................................................13  
(j) United States .................................................................................................................. ...........14  
(i) Anti-dumping measure on shrimp from Ecuador......................................................................14  
(ii) Anti-dumping measures on oil country tubul ar goods (OCTG) from Mexico ..........................14  
(iii) Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology .................................................15  
(iv) Domestic support and export credit guar antees for agricultural products ..............................15  
(v) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("Zeroing") ................15  
(vi) Measures affecting the cross-border suppl y of gambling and betting services ........................16  
(vii) Measures relating to zeroi ng and sunset reviews .....................................................................16  
(viii) Subsidies and other domestic support for co rn and other agricultural products .....................17  
(ix) Sunset reviews of anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular goods from 
Argentina ...................................................................................................................... ............17  
6. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB.......................18  
(a) Mexico ......................................................................................................................... .............18  
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures on beef and rice:  Complaint with respect to rice..............18  
(ii) Tax measures on soft drin ks and other beverages ....................................................................19  
(b) United States .................................................................................................................. ...........19  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-ro lled steel products from Japan................................19  
(ii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("Zeroing") ................21   WT/DSB/43 
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  (iii) Measures relating to zeroi ng and sunset reviews .....................................................................22  
(iv) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act  ..................................................................................22  
(v) Section 211 Omnibus Appropr iations Act of 1998....................................................................25  
7. Brazil - Measures affecting imports of retreaded tyres:  Joint request by the 
European Communities and Brazil for a decision by the DSB...........................................27  
8. Implementation by the European Co mmunities of the recommendations and 
rulings of the DSB in relation to "European Communities – Regime for the Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas" and related subsequent WTO..............27
 
9. Integrated database of trade disputes regarding Latin America and the Caribbean:  Statement by Chile ............................................................................................28
 
10. Statement by Ecuador regarding the European Communities' regime for the 
importation, sale and distribution of bananas......................................................................28  
11. United States – Anti-Dumping Act of 1916:  Implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statement by Japan............................................28
 
12. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000:  
Implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan .................................................................28  
13. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Statement by Canada regarding interventions made in the DSB concerning  panel composition in the Article 21.5 
proceedings .................................................................................................................... ..........30
 
14. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Statement by Brazil concerning 
untimely filings of submissions ..............................................................................................31  
  
 
1. Election of Chairman (WT/DSB/M/226) 
 At its meeting on 20 February 2007
, the DSB elected Amb. Bruce Gosper (Australia) as 
Chairman of the DSB by acclamation.   The outgoing and the incoming Chairmen, as well as the representatives of Canada, the 
European Communities, the United States and Brazil spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
2. Appointment of Appellate Body members (WT/ DSB/M/230, 232, 234 & Corr.1, 238, 239, 
241, 242) 
 At the DSB meeting on 24 April 2007
, the Chairman made a statement regarding matters 
related to the process for selecting Appellate Body members.  He said that he would consult with 
delegations as how best to proceed and on the basi s of his consultation he would make a proposal 
regarding the procedure.     The DSB took note of the statement.  
 At the DSB meeting on 22 May 2007
, the Chairman made a statement regarding his 
consultations on how best to proceed with regard  to the four upcoming positions in the Appellate WT/DSB/43 
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  Body.  He said that since there was no consensus on his proposal regarding the procedure, he would 
continue to consult on this matter.   The DSB took note of the statement.  
 At the DSB meeting on 20 June 2007
, the Chairman submitted to the DSB his proposal 
regarding the process for selecting four new Appellate Body members.  The proposal consisted of five 
elements:  "(i) to launch a single selection process fo r the four positions on the Appellate Body whose 
terms expire in December 2007 and May 2008;  (ii)  to establish a Selection Committee, which, in 
accordance with the procedures contained in docum ent WT/DSB/1, would consist of the Director-
General and the 2007 Chairpersons  of the General Council, Goods Council, Services Council, TRIPS 
Council and the DSB;  (iii) to set a deadline of 31  August 2007 for Members to nominate candidates;  
(iv) to request the Selection Committee to conduct in terviews with candidates and to hear views of 
delegations in September and Oct ober and to make its recommendations to the DSB by no later than 
5 November 2007 and;  (v) to take a decision on th e four positions in question at the DSB meeting on 
19 November 2007." 
  The Chairman and the representative of Cuba spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to the Chairman's proposal on the procedures 
for appointment of Appellate Body members. 
 
 At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2007
, the Chairman provided delegations with an update 
of the situation regarding the process for selecting Appellate Body members.   The DSB took note of the statement. 
 
 At the DSB meeting on 25 September 2007
, the Chairman made a statement recalling the 
procedures concerning the process for selecting Appellate Body members.   The DSB took note of the statement.  
 At the DSB meeting on 22 October 2007
, the Chairman made a statement regarding the 
ongoing process for selecting Appellate Body members.  He informed delegations that, due to various 
scheduling difficulties, the Selection Committee woul d only be able to provide its recommendations 
regarding appointments to the Appellate Body on or shortly before 8 November, rather than 
5 November as originally planned. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statement.   At its meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
4, as recommended by the Selection Committee, 
the DSB agreed to appoint Ms Lilia R. Bautista a nd Ms Jennifer Hillman as members of the Appellate 
Body for four years commencing on 11 December 2007, and to appoint Mr Shotaro Oshima and 
Ms Yuejiao Zhang as members of the Appellate Bo dy for four years commencing on 1 June 2008. 
  The representatives of the United States, Japan , China, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, the 
EC, Uruguay, Mexico, Brazil, Nicaragua, India,  El Salvador, Canada, Honduras, Thailand, 
Switzerland, Hong Kong, China and the Chairman spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
                                                     
 
4 This meeting was suspended on 19 November for informal consultations and subsequently resumed 
on 27 November.  WT/DSB/43 
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3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists (WT/DSB/M/224, 228, 
230, 232, 234 & Corr.1, 236, 238, 242) 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2006 , the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/337 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 
At its meeting on 20 March 2007 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/343 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 The Chairman made a statement regarding his intention to make a statement, at the next 
regular meeting, concerning the need to update  the indicative list of panelists (WT/DSB/33). 
  The DSB took note of the statement.  
At the DSB meeting on 24 April 2007
, the Chairman made a statement inviting delegations to 
submit updates to the current indicative list of pa nelists, in accordance with the proposals for the 
administration of the list approved by the DSB on 31 May 1995.  He proposed that this be done by the 
end of July 2007. 
The Chairman and the United States spoke. The DSB took note of the statements. 
At its meeting on 22 May 2007
, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/348 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 20 June 2007 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/351 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 At its meeting on 24 July 2007 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/354 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.   At its meeting on 31 August 2007
, the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/357 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU.   The Chairman made a statement regarding the process of updating the current indicative list of panelists. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statement.   At its meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, the DSB approved the names contained in 
document WT/DSB/W/363 proposed for inclusio n on the indicative list, in accordance with 
Article 8.4 of the DSU. 
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   The Chairman made a statement informing de legations that a new updated and consolidated 
indicative list of panelists will be s hortly circulated by the Secretariat. 
  The DSB took note of the statement.  4. Adoption of the 2007 draft Annual Report of the DSB (WT/DSB/M/242) 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, the Chairman submitted for adoption a 
draft text of the 2007 Annual Report of the DSB contained in WT/DSB/W/362 and Add.1.  He proposed that, following the adoption of the Annual Report, the Secretariat be authorized to update this Report under its own responsibility in order to in clude the actions taken by the DSB at the present 
meeting.  He said that the updated Annual Repor t would be submitted for consideration by the 
General Council at its meeting in December 2007.   The DSB took note of the Chairman's statement and adopted the draft Annual Report contained in WT/DSB/W/362 and Add.1 on the unders tanding that it would be further updated by the 
Secretariat, as proposed by the Chairman. 
 
5. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures 
(a) Brazil  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on imports of certai n resins from Argentina (WT/DSB/M/234 & 
Corr.1, 236) 
 At its meeting on 20 June 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Argentina for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Brazil's anti-dumping measures on 
imports of certain resins from Argentina (WT/DS355/2).   The representatives of Argentina and Brazil spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 24 July 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of Argentina and Brazil 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 the European Co mmunities, Japan, Chinese Taipei and the 
United States reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
 (b) Chile 
(i) Price band system and safeguard measures rela ting to certain agricultural products 
(WT/DSB/M/232)  
 In January 2006
5, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the original 
Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Argentin a concerning the implementation by Chile of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In February 2007, Chile notified the DSB of its 
                                                      
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  decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations de veloped by the Panel 
(WT/DS207/22).   At its meeting on 22 May 2007
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS207/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS207/RW pertaining to this matter. 
 
 The representatives of Argentina, Chile, th e European Communities, Brazil and Thailand 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements, and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS207/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS207/RW, as upheld by the Appellate 
Body Report.  
(ii) Provisional safeguard measure on certain m ilk products/Definitive safeguard measure on 
certain milk products (WT/DSB/M/228, 230) 
At its meeting on 20 March 2007
, the DSB considered a requ est by Argentina for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to Chile's provisional and definitive 
safeguard measures on certain milk products (WT/DS351/2 – WT/DS356/2). 
 The representatives of Argentina, Chile and the United States spoke. 
 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 At its meeting on 24 April 2007
, the DSB again considered the matter. 
 The representatives of Argentina and Chile spoke. 
 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 The representative of the United States reserved thir d-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
 
(c) China 
(i) Certain measures granting refunds, reductions or exemptions from taxes and other payments 
(WT/DSB/M/236, 238) 
 At its meeting on 24 July 2007
, the DSB considered a request by the United States 
(WT/DS358/13) and a request by Mexico (WT/DS359/13) for the establishment of panels to examine 
their complaints with regard to  China's measures granting refunds, reductions or exemptions from 
taxes and other payments.   The representatives of the United States, Mexico and China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to these matters. 
  At its meeting on 31 August 2007
, the DSB again considered these matters. 
  The representatives of the United States, Mexico and China spoke. 
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   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/DS358/13 and the complaint by Mexico contained in WT/DS359/13. 
  The representatives of Australia, Canada, Chile , the European Communities, Japan, Chinese 
Taipei and Turkey reserved their third-party ri ghts to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(ii) Measures affecting the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights 
(WT/DSB/M/238, 239) 
 At its meeting on 31 August 2007 , the DSB considered a request  by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to China's measures affecting the 
protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (WT/DS362/7).   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 meeting on 25 September 2007
, 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 Argentina, the Europ ean Communities, Japan, Mexico and Chinese 
Taipei reserved their third-party rights to  participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(iii) Measures affecting trading rights and dist ribution services for certain publications and 
audiovisual entertainment products (WT/DSB/M/241, 242) 
 At its meeting on 22 October 2007 , the DSB considered a request  by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to China's measures affecting trading 
rights and distribution services for certain publi cations and audiovisual entertainment products 
(WT/DS363/5). 
  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 meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, 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. 
 
                                                     
 
6 After the meeting, Argentina, Colombia and Egypt reserved their third-party rights to participate in 
the Panel's proceedings. 
7 After the meeting, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India,  Korea, Thailand and Turkey reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/43 
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   The representatives of the European Communiti es and Japan reserved their third-party rights 
to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  (d) Colombia 
(i) Indicative prices and restrictions on ports of entry (WT/DSB/M/240, 241) 
 At its meeting on 28 September 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Panama for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to Colombia's indicative prices and 
restrictions on ports of entry (WT/DS366/6).   The representatives of Panama and Colombia spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 22 October 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of Panama and Colombia 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 Ecuador, the European  Communities, Guatemala, Honduras, India, 
Chinese Taipei and the United States reserved their th ird-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.
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 (e) European Communities 
(i) Measures affecting the approval and marke ting of biotech products (WT/DSB/M/224)  
 At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2006
, the representative of the European Communities 
informed the DSB of the EC's intentions in resp ect 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 Communiti es, the United States, Canada and Argentina 
spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and of the information provided by the European Communities regarding its intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute.  (ii) Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas (WT/DSB/M/227, 228, 235) 
 At its meeting on 8 March 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Ecuador for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the implemen tation by the European Communities of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS27/80).   The representatives of Ecuador, the European  Communities, Colombia, Honduras, Panama, 
Jamaica, Cameroon, the Dominican Republic, the Unite d States, Côte d'Ivoire, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, 
                                                     
 
8 After the meeting, China and Turkey reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. WT/DSB/43 
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  Suriname, Guatemala and St. Kitts & Nevis, on beha lf of St. Lucia and other Windward Island banana 
producers spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  
 At its meeting on 20 March 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of Ecuador, the European  Communities, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, 
St. Kitts & Nevis, speaking also on behalf of  the Windward Island banana producers, the 
United States, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire and Jamaica 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 ra ised by Ecuador in document WT/DS27/80.  It was 
agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of Cameroon, Colombia , Côte D'Ivoire, Dominica, the Dominican 
Republic, Ghana, Jamaica, Japan, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and the United States 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
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  At its meeting on 12 July 2007
, the DSB considered a request by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the implemen tation by the European Communities of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS27/83). 
  The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Ecuador, Jamaica, 
Nicaragua, Panama and Cameroon 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 rais ed by the United States in document WT/DS27/83.  It 
was agreed that the Panel would ha ve standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, 
Jamaica, Japan, Nicaragua and Panama reserved thei r third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.
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(iii) Selected customs matters (WT/DSB/M/223, 224) 
In March 200511, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to  examine the complaint by the United 
States pertaining to this matter.  In August 2006, the United States notified the DSB of its decision to 
appeal certain issues of law and legal interp retations developed by the Panel (WT/DS315/11). 
 At its meeting on 11 December 2006
, the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS315/AB/R and the Panel Report  contained in WT/DS315/R pertaining to this 
matter. 
 
The representatives of the Unites States, the European Communities, Australia and Korea 
spoke. 
 
                                                      
 9 After the meeting, Belize, Brazil, Madagascar, Nicar agua, Panama and Suriname reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  
10 After the meeting, Belize, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominica, Mexico, St. Luci a, St. Vincent & the Grenadines 
and Suriname reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
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  The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS315/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS315/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report. 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2006
, the United States made a statement regarding the 
EC's obligation under Article 21.3 of the DSU to in form the DSB of its intentions in respect of 
implementation of the recommendations and rulings in  the dispute: "EC – Selected Customs Matters". 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities and Mexico spoke. 
 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
(f) India 
(i) Additional and extra-additional duties on imports from the United States 
(WT/DSB/M/233, 234 & Corr.1)  
 At its meeting on 4 June 2007
, the DSB considered a request  by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to India's additional and extra-
additional duties on imports from the United States (WT/DS360/5).   The representatives of the United States and India spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 20 June 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the United States, India and the European Communities 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, Chile, the European Communities, Japan and Viet Nam 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings. 
 
(ii) Measures affecting the importation and sale of wines and spirits from the 
European Communities (WT/DSB/M/229, 230) 
 At its meeting on 10 April 2007
, the DSB considered a request by the European Communities 
for the establishment of a panel to examine its compla int with regard to Indi a's measures affecting the 
importation and sale of wines and spirits from the European Communities (WT/DS352/4). 
  The representatives of the European Comm unities, India and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  
 At its meeting on 24 April 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Comm unities, 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. 
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   The representatives of Australia, Chile, Japan a nd the United States reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  (g) Korea 
(i) Anti-dumping duties on imports of certain paper from Indonesia (WT/DSB/M/225, 241)  
 At its meeting on 23 January 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Indonesia for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the implemen tation by Korea of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS312/9).   The representatives of Indonesia and Korea 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 Indonesia in document WT/DS312/9.  It was agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of China, the European  Communities, Japan and the United States 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
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  At its meeting on 22 October 2007
, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS312/RW pertaining to this matter.  
 The representatives of Indonesia and Korea spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS312/RW.  
(h) Mexico 
(i) Anti-dumping duties on steel pipes and tubes from Guatemala (WT/DSB/M/236, 238)  
In March 2006
13, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by Guatemala 
pertaining to this matter.   At its meeting on 24 July 2007
, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS331/R pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of Guatemala, Mexi co and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS331/R. 
  At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2007
, the representative of Mexico informed the DSB of 
his country's intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU.  
 The representatives of Mexico and Guatemala spoke. 
 
                                                     
 
12 After the meeting, Chinese Taipei reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
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   The DSB took note of the statements, and of the information provided by Mexico regarding 
its intentions in respect of implementati on of the DSB's recommendations and rulings. 
 
(ii) Definitive countervailing measures on olive oil from the European Communities 
(WT/DSB/M/224, 225)  
 At its meeting on 19 December 2006 , the DSB considered a request by the European 
Communities for the establishment of a panel to ex amine its complaint with regard to Mexico's 
definitive countervailing measures on olive o il from the European Communities (WT/DS341/2). 
  The representatives of the European  Communities and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 23 January 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 
 The representatives of the European  Communities and Mexico 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 Canada, China, Norway  and the United States reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
14 
 (i) Turkey 
(i) Measures affecting the importation of rice (WT/DSB/M/241, 242) 
 In March 2006
15, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by the 
United States pertaining to this matter. 
  At its meeting on 22 October 2007
, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS334/R pertaining to this matter.   The representatives of the United States , Turkey, Australia and Canada spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS334/R.   At the DSB meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, the representative of Turkey 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 Turkey and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements, and of the information provided by Turkey regarding its 
intentions in respect of implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings. 
 
                                                     
 
14 After the meeting, Japan reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
15 WT/DSB/M/207. WT/DSB/43 
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  (j) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measure on shrimp from Ecuador (WT/DSB/M/226, 228, 238)  
 In July 2006
16, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by Ecuador 
pertaining to this matter.  
 At its meeting on 20 February 2007
, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS335/R pertaining to this matter.   The representatives of Ecuador, the United St ates, the European Communities, Brazil, 
Thailand and India spoke.   
 
 The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS335/R.   At the DSB meeting on 20 March 2007
, 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, Ecuador and Japan 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 the DSB meeting on 31 August 2007
, the representative of the United States stated that his 
country had implemented the DSB's recommendations  and rulings in the dispute:  "US – Anti-
Dumping Measure on Shrimp from Ecuador". 
  The representatives of the United States and Ecuador spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  (ii) Anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular g oods (OCTG) from Mexico (WT/DSB/M/230, 
238) 
 At its meeting on 24 April 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Mexico for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the impl ementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS282/14). 
 
 The representatives of Mexico 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 matter ra ised by Mexico in document WT/DS282/14.  It was 
agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of China, the European Co mmunities and Japan reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
17 
                                                      
16 WT/DSB/M/217. 
17 After the meeting, Argentina and Thailand reserved their third-party rights to participate in the 
Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/43 
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 At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2007 , the representative of the United States stated that his 
country had implemented the DSB's recommendations  and rulings in the dispute:  "US – Anti-
Dumping Measures on Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) from Mexico".  
 The representatives of the United States and Mexico spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
(iii) Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology (WT/DSB/M/232, 233) 
 At its meeting on 22 May 2007
, the DSB considered a request by the European Communities 
for the establishment of a panel to examine its comp laint with regard to the continued existence and 
application of zeroing methodology by the United States (WT/DS350/6).   The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.   At its meeting on 4 June 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
  The representatives of the European Communities 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 India, Japan, Mexico and Chinese Taipei reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
18 
 
(iv) Domestic support and export credit guarantees fo r agricultural products (WT/DSB/M/242) 
 At its meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007 , the DSB considered a re quest by Brazil for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to US domestic support and export 
credit guarantees for agricultural products (WT/DS365/13). 
 
 The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  (v) Laws, regulations and methodology for calculating dumping margins ("Zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/239) 
 At its meeting on 25 September 2007
, the DSB considered a request by the European 
Communities for the establishment of a panel to ex amine the implementation by the United States of 
the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU 
(WT/DS294/25). 
 
 The representatives of the European Communities and the United States spoke. 
 
                                                      
18 After the meeting, Brazil, China, Egypt, Korea,  Norway and Thailand reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. WT/DSB/43 
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   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 European Communities in document 
WT/DS294/25.  It was agreed that the Panel would have standard terms of reference. 
  The representatives of India, Japan and Mexico r eserved their third-party rights to participate 
in the Panel's proceedings.
19 
 
(vi) Measures affecting the cross-border s upply of gambling and betting services 
(WT/DSB/M/232, 236) 
 In July 200620, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the original 
Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Antig ua & Barbuda concerning the implementation by 
the United States of the DSB's recommenda tions and rulings in this dispute. 
  At its meeting on 22 May 2007
, the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS285/RW pertaining to this matter. 
 
 The representatives of Antigua & Barbuda, th e United States, the European Communities, 
Brazil and India spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS285/RW. 
 
 At its meeting on 24 July 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Antigua & Barbuda, 
pursuant to Article 22.2 of the DSU for the DSB' s authorization to suspend concessions or other 
obligations vis-à-vis  the United States (WT/DS285/22). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities and Hong Kong, China 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements, and it was agreed that the matter raised by the United States in WT/DS285/23 is referred to arbitration, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU.  (vii) Measures relating to zeroing and sunset reviews (WT/DSB/M/225,226)  
 In February 2005
21, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by Japan 
pertaining to this matter.  In October 2006, Japan notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain 
issues of law and legal interpretations  developed by the Panel (WT/DS322/12). 
 
 At its meeting on 23 January 2007 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS322/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS322/R pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of the United States, Japan , Norway, the European  Communities, Brazil, 
Thailand, China, Korea, Mexico and Hong Kong, China spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements, and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS322/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS322/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report. 
                                                     
 
19 After the meeting, Korea, Norway, Chinese Taipei and Thailand reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
20 WT/DSB/M/217. 
21 WT/DSB/M/185.  WT/DSB/43 
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 At the DSB meeting on 20 February 2007 , 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, Japan , India, the European Communities, 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. 
 
(viii) Subsidies and other domestic support for corn and other agricultural products 
(WT/DSB/M/234 & Corr.1, 242)   
 At its meeting on 20 June 2007
, the DSB considered a re quest by Canada for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to US subsidies and other domestic 
support for corn and other agricultural products (WT/DS357/11).22 
  The representatives of Canada, the United Stat es, Brazil, Argentina and Nicaragua spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 
 At its meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Canada for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to US subsidies and other domestic 
support for corn and other agricultural products (WT/DS357/12).  
 The representatives of Canada and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  
(ix) Sunset reviews of anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular goods from Argentina 
(WT/DSB/M/231, 233, 238)  
 In March 2006
23, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the original 
Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Argentin a concerning the implementation by the United States 
of the DSB's recommendations and rulin gs in this dispute.  In January  2007, the United States notified 
the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations  developed by the Panel 
(WT/DS268/19). 
 
 At its meeting on 11 May 2007 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS268/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS268/RW pertaining to this matter. 
  The representatives of Argentina, the Un ited States, the European Communities and 
Hong Kong, China spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS268/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS268/RW, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report.  
                                                     
 
22 This request was subsequently withdrawn by Canada on 15 November 2007 (WT/DS357/13). 
23 WT/DSB/M/207. WT/DSB/43 
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   At its meeting on 4 June 2007
, the DSB considered a request by Argentina pursuant to 
Article 22.2 of the DSU for the DSB's authori zation to suspend tariff concessions and related 
obligations vis-à-vis  the United States (WT/DS268/24). 
  The representatives of Argentina and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and the agre ement of the parties that the matter raised by 
the United States in WT/DS268/25 has been referred to arbitration, as required by Article 22.6 of 
the DSU.  
 At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2007
, the representative of the United States stated that his 
country had implemented the DSB's recommendations and rulings in the dispute:  "US – Sunset 
Reviews of Anti-Dumping Measures on Oil Country Tubular Goods from Argentina".   The representatives of the United States and Argentina spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
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) Mexico 
(i) Definitive anti-dumping measures on beef and ri ce:  Complaint with respect to rice 
(WT/DSB/M/224, 225)  
 At its meeting on 19 December 2006
, the DSB considered the status report by Mexico on 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS295/13). 
  The representatives of Mexico 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 January 2007
, the DSB considered the status report by Mexico on 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS295/13/Add.1).  
 The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   WT/DSB/43 
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  (ii) Tax measures on soft drinks and other beverages (WT/DSB/M/225)  
 At its meeting on 23 January 2007 , the DSB considered the status report by Mexico on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS308/16).  
 The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  (b) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled st eel products from Japan (WT/DSB/M/224, 
225, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234 & Corr.1, 236, 238, 239, 241, 242) 
 At its meeting on 19 December 2006
, 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.49). 
 
 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 January 2007
, 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.50).   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 February 2007
, 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.51). 
  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 March 2007
, 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.52).  
 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.  WT/DSB/43 
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   At its meeting on 24 April 2007
, 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.53).   The representatives of the United St ates, Japan and Argentina 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 May 2007
, 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.54).   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 June 2007
, 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.55). 
 
 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 July 2007
, 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.56).   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 2007
, 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.57).   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 September 2007
, 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.58). 
 
 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.  WT/DSB/43 
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 At its meeting on 22 October 2007 , 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.59).  
 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 and 27 November 2007
, 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.60).   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.  
(ii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calculating dumping margins ("Zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/226, 228, 230, 232, 234 & Corr.1, 236, 238) 
At its meeting on 20 February 2007
, 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/DS294/20). 
 The representatives of the United States, Jap an and the European Communities 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 March 2007
, 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/DS294/20/Add.1). 
 The representatives of the United States, Jap an and the European Communities 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 2007
, 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/DS294/20/Add.2). 
 
The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities 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 May 2007
, 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/DS294/20/Add.3). 
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  The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 June 2007
, 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/DS294/20/Add.4). 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 July 2007
, 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/DS294/20/Add.5). 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 2007
, 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/DS294/20/Add.6). 
 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
(iii) Measures relating to zeroing and sunset reviews (WT/DSB/M/242) 
 At its meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, 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/DS322/22).   The representatives of the United States, Japan and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meetings.  
(iv) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DSB/M/224, 225, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234 & 
Corr.1, 236, 238, 239, 241, 242)  
 At its meeting on 19 December 2006
, 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.24).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  WT/DSB/43 
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 At its meeting on 23 January 2007 , 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.25).  
 The representatives of the United States and the European Communities 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 February 2007
, 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.26).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 March 2007
, 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.27). 
  The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 2007
, 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.28).  
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 May 2007
, 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.29).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 June 2007
, 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.30). 
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   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 July 2007
, 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.31).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities and Cuba 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 2007
, 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.32).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 September 2007
, 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.33). 
 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 October 2007
, 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.34).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 and 27 November 2007
, 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.35). 
  The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
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  (v) Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 (WT/DSB/M/224, 225, 226, 228, 230, 232, 
234 & Corr.1, 236, 238, 239, 241, 242)  
 At its meeting on 19 December 2006 , 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.49). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China, Bolivia and India 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 January 2007
, 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.50). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, Chin a, India, Bolivia 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 February 2007
, 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.51).  
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, China, India and Bolivia 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 March 2007
, 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.52).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Communities, Cuba, Brazil, India, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ch ina, Argentina and Nicaragua 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 2007
, 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.53).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, India, China, 
Brazil, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ni caragua, Zimbabwe, Argentina and Bolivia spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  WT/DSB/43 
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   At its meeting on 22 May 2007
, 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.54).   The representatives of the United States, Cuba , the European Communities, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, India, Chin a, Viet Nam, Bolivia and Nicaragua 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 June 2007
, 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.55).   The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, India, China, Nicaragua, Thailand, Bolivia 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 24 July 2007
, 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.56).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, India, China, 
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuel a, Nicaragua and Thailand 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 2007
, 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.57). 
  The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, India, China, Thailand and Bolivia 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 September 2007
, the DSB considered the status report by the United 
States on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.58). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Thailand, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China,  Nicaragua, India 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 22 October 2007
, 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.59).  WT/DSB/43 
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 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, China, Thailand 
and Bolivia 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 and 27 November 2007
, the DSB considered the status report by the 
United States on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS176/11/Add.60). 
 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
7. Brazil - Measures affecting imports of retreaded tyres:  Joint request by the European 
Communities and Brazil for a decision by the DSB (WT/DSB/M/237) 
At its meeting on 10 August 2007
, the DSB considered the join t request by the European 
Communities and Brazil for a decision by the DSB contained in document WT/DS332/8 pertaining to this dispute. 
 
 The representatives of the European Communities and Brazil spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to the draft decision contained in document 
WT/DS332/8. 
 
8. Implementation by the European Communiti es of the recommendations and rulings of 
the DSB in relation to "European Communiti es – Regime for the Importation, Sale and 
Distribution of Bananas"
24 and related subsequent WTO proceedings:  Statements by 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama (WT/DSB/M/224, 225, 226) 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2006 , Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama raised this 
matter in order to make statements regarding the European Communities' new regime for the 
importation of bananas.    The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Pa nama, Brazil, the European Communities and 
the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 23 January 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.  
 The representatives of Hondur as, Nicaragua, Panama, Brazil and the European Communities 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
                                                     
 
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   At its meeting on 20 February 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.   The representatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, Pa nama, Brazil, the European Communities and 
the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
9. Integrated database of trade disputes re garding Latin America and the Caribbean:  
Statement by Chile (WT/DSB/M/230) 
At the DSB meeting on 24 April 2007
, Chile made a statement regarding the integrated 
database of trade disputes for Latin America and the Caribbean (IDATD). 
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
 10. Statement by Ecuador regarding the European Communities' regime for the 
importation, sale and distribution of bananas (WT/DSB/M/225) 
 At the DSB meeting on 23 January 2007
, Ecuador made a statement concerning its recourse 
to Article 21.5 of the DSU regarding the European  Communities' regime for the importation, sale and 
distribution of bananas (WT/DS27/65).  
 The representatives of Ecuador, the European  Communities, Brazil and the United States 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  11. United States – Anti-Dumping Act of 1916:  Implementation of the recommendations 
adopted by the DSB:  Statement by Japan (WT/DSB/M/225)  
 At the DSB meeting on 23 January 2007
, Japan made a statement regarding the 
implementation by the United States of the DSB's re commendations and rulings in the dispute:  "US – 
Anti-Dumping Act of 1916".  
 The representatives of Japan, the European  Communities and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
12. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsid y Offset Act of 2000:  Implementation of 
the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by Canada, the European 
Communities and Japan (WT/DSB/M/224, 225, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234 & Corr.1, 236, 238, 239, 241, 242)  
 At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2006
, Canada, the European Communities and Japan 
raised this matter in order to make statements regarding the implementation by the United States of 
the DSB's recommendations and rulings in the di sputes:  "US – Continued Dumping and Subsidy 
Offset Act of 2000".  
  The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, China, India, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/43 
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 At its meeting on 23 January 2007 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, Thailand, India, 
China and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 20 February 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
  The representatives of Canada, Japan, the Eur opean Communities, Brazil, China, Thailand, 
India and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At its meeting on 20 March 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, China, India, 
Thailand, Chile and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 24 April 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
  The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, Thailand, India, 
China and the United States spoke.   At its meeting on 22 May 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
  The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, China, India, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At its meeting on 20 June 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, India, Thailand, 
China and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 24 July 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
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   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, India, Thailand, 
China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 31 August 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Chin a, Brazil, Thailand, 
India and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 25 September 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Canada, the European Communities and Japan. 
 
 The representatives of Canada, the European Communities, Japan, Brazil, India, Thailand, 
China and the United States spoke.   The DSB took not of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 22 October 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of the European Communitie s, Japan, Canada, Brazil, China, India, 
Thailand and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 19 and 27 November 2007
, the DSB again considered this matter at the 
request of the European Communities and Japan.  
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, Japan, China, Thailand, Canada, Brazil 
and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  13. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Statement by Canada regarding 
interventions made in the DSB concernin g panel composition in the Article 21.5 
proceedings (WT/DSB/M/224)  
 At the DSB meeting on 19 December 2006
, Canada made a statement regarding the 
interventions made by Brazil and the United States at  the previous two meetings of the DSB regarding 
the panel selection process in the Cotton dispute. 
 
 The representatives of Canada, Japan, Brazil and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.   WT/DSB/43 
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  14. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Statement by Brazil concerning untimely 
filings of submissions (WT/DSB/M/226)  
 At the DSB meeting on 20 February 2007 , Brazil made a statement regarding untimely filings 
of submissions in the Cotton dispute.  
 The representatives of Brazil, the United St ates, the European Communities and Canada 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
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