WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/DSB/W/435 
12 November 2010 
 (10-6026) 
  
  
 
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY 
 
Draft Annual Report (2010
)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  13 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/276 – WT/DSB/M/288
3 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. Amendments to the Working Pro cedures for Appellate Review..........................................3  
3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists.........................................5  
4. Recourse to dispute se ttlement procedures ............................................................................5  
(a) Armenia ........................................................................................................................ ..............5  
(i) Measures affecting the importation and internal  sale of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages....5  
(b) China.......................................................................................................................... .................6  
(i) Measures affecting trading rights and dist ribution services for certain publications 
and audiovisual entertainment products.....................................................................................6  
(ii) Measures related to the exportatio n of various raw materials...................................................6  
(c) European Communities4.............................................................................................................7  
(i) Certain measures affecting poultry meat and poultry meat products from 
the United States .............................................................................................................. ...........7  
                                                      
1 The overview of the state of play  of WTO disputes since 1 January 1995 to 31 October 2010 prepared 
by the Secretariat on its own responsibility is included, fo r practical purposes, in an Addendum to this report. 
2 WT/DSB/49. 
3 The present report includes meetings of the DSB starting from the 19 November 2009 DSB meeting 
until the 25 October 2010 DSB meeting. 
4 On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon amendi ng the Treaty on Europe an Union and the Treaty 
establishing the European Community (done at Lisb on, 13 December 2007) en tered into force.  On 
29 November 2009, the WTO received a verbal note (WT /L/779) from the Council of the European Union and 
the Commission of the European Communities stating that, by virtue of the Treaty of Lisbon, as of 
1 December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community. WT/DSB/W/435 
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  (d)
 European Communities4 and its member States .........................................................................7  
(i) Tariff treatment of certain information technology products .....................................................7  
(e) European Union ................................................................................................................. .........8  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain footwear from China...........................................................8  
(f) Philippines .................................................................................................................... ..............8  
(i) Taxes on disti lled spirits ..................................................................................................... ........8  
(g) United States .................................................................................................................. .............9  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain shrimp from Viet Nam.........................................................9  
(ii) Anti-dumping measures on polyethylene ret ail carrier bags from Thailand............................10  
(iii) Certain country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements.......................................................10  
(iv) Certain measures affecting imports  of poultry from China ......................................................11  
(v) Final anti-dumping measures on stainless steel from Mexico..................................................11  
(vi) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("zeroing").................11  
(vii) Measures affecting imports of certain passenger vehicle and light truck tyres 
from China ..................................................................................................................... ...........12  
(viii) Measures affecting the production and sale of clove cigarettes...............................................12  
(ix) Subsidies on upland cotton ..................................................................................................... ..13 
(x) Use of zeroing in anti-dumping measures involving products from Korea ..............................13  
5. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB.......................14  
(a) China.......................................................................................................................... ...............14  
(i) Measures affecting the protection and enfo rcement of intellectual property rights.................14  
(b) Colombia....................................................................................................................... ............14  
(i) Indicative prices and restricti ons on ports of entry ..................................................................14  
(c) European Communities4...........................................................................................................15  
(i) Measures affecting the approval and marketing of biotech products.......................................15  
(ii) Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas:  Second recourse to 
Article 21.5 of the DSU by Ecuador .........................................................................................17  
(d) United States .................................................................................................................. ...........17  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-ro lled steel products from Japan................................17  
(ii) Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology .................................................19  
(iii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("zeroing").................21  
(iv) Measures relating to zeroi ng and sunset reviews .....................................................................23  
(v) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act....................................................................................25  
(vi) Section 211 Omnibus Appropr iations Act of 1998....................................................................27   WT/DSB/W/435 
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  6. China – Measures affecting the protection and enforcement of intellectual 
property rights:  Statements by China and the United States ............................................30  
7. Colombia – Indicative prices and restrictions on ports of entry:  Statement by Colombia.................................................................................................................... .........30
 
8. European Communities4 – Export subsidies on sugar:  Statements by Australia, 
Brazil and Thailand ............................................................................................................ ....30  
9. Korea – Anti-dumping duties on imports of certain paper from Indonesia:  
Statement by Indonesia ......................................................................................................... .31 
10. Statement by Brazil regarding official documents addressing the issue of 
implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings.......................................................31  
11. Statement by Colombia concerning the Re port by the Director-General on the 
use of his Good Offices pertaining to the disputes on bananas...........................................31  
12. 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.............................................................................................32
 
  
1. Election of Chairman (WT/DSB/M/280) 
 At its meeting on 19 March 2010
, the DSB elected Amb. Yonov Frederick Agah (Nigeria) as 
Chairman of the DSB by acclamation.  
 The outgoing and incoming Chairmen as well as the representatives of the European Union, 
the United States, Canada, Australia, China, Mexico , Brazil, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 
India and Argentina spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.
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2. Amendments to the Working Procedures fo r Appellate Review (WT/DSB/M/278, 279, 
280, 283, 284, 286) 
At the DSB meeting on 19 January 2010 , the Chairman made a statement concerning a 
communication from the Appellate Body regardi ng the proposed amendments to the Working 
Procedures for Appellate Review (WT/AB/WP/W/10).  He said that before this matter was placed on 
the Agenda of the DSB, pursuant to the 19 D ecember 2002 DSB Decision, it would seem appropriate 
to allow a period of time for reflection and, if n ecessary, informal consultations.  Thereafter, the DSB 
would revert formally to this matter and, at that time, the Chairman would make a specific proposal as how to proceed, taking into account past practice and the 19 December 2002 DSB Decision. 
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
                                                     
 
5 Subsequently, in the course of the meeting (under various Agenda items) the following delegations 
welcomed the new Chairman of the DSB and thanked the outgoing Chairman of the DSB for his work over the 
past year:  Cuba, Ecuador, Viet Nam, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Japan and Thailand. WT/DSB/W/435 
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   At the DSB meeting on 18 February 2010
, the Chairman made a statement regarding the 
proposed amendments to the Working Procedures fo r Appellate Review (WT/AB/WP/W/10).  He said 
that he had made informal contacts with a number of Ambassadors regarding this matter and that the 
consensus view was that, given the complexity of these proposed amendments, Members would need 
more time to consult with their capitals. 
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 March 2010 , the Chairman made a statement regarding the 
amendments proposed by the Appellate Body to  the Working Procedures for Appellate Review 
(WT/AB/WP/W/10).  In this regard, he outlined the following process.  First, to facilitate an open and 
transparent exchange of views among all interested  Members on the proposed amendments before the 
matter was placed on the DSB's Agenda, he proposed  to convene an informal meeting in the second 
half of April 2010.  Second, he said that he would subsequently request the Secretariat to place this matter on the Agenda of the regular DSB meeting to  be held on 18 May 2010, at which time Members 
could provide their views formally for the record fo r transmittal to the Appellate Body.  Finally, he 
said that, pursuant to the 19 December 2002 DSB Decision on this matter, delegations were also free 
to submit their comments in writing.  He proposed that any written comments be provided to him in 
care of the Council and TNC Division by 18 May 2010. 
 The DSB took note of the statement.  At the DSB meeting on 18 May 2010
, pursuant to the 19 December 2002 DSB Decision, the 
Chairman invited delegations to provide comments fo r the record on the amen dments proposed by the 
Appellate Body to the Working Procedures for Ap pellate Review (WT/AB/WP/W/10).  He said that, 
pursuant to the 2002 DSB Decision, delegations woul d also be given an opportunity to provide 
written comments on the proposed amendments.  He  recalled that, as agreed, the deadline for 
submitting those comments would now be 26 May 2010. 
 The representatives of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile , Brazil, Guatemala, Egypt, China, Turkey, 
Peru, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Korea,  Norway, the United States, Chinese Taipei, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Colombia, Jap an, Hong Kong; China, Canada, New Zealand, 
Mexico, Malaysia, Argentina, the European Union and the Chairman spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed that, in accordance with the procedures 
contained in document WT/DSB/31, the Chairman of  the DSB would convey to the Appellate Body 
the views expressed by delegations at the present meeting and any written co mments to be provided 
by the deadline of 26 May 2010 on the amendments under consideration by the Appellate Body and 
would request the Appellate Body to take them into account. 
 At the DSB meeting on 22 June 2010 , the Chairman informed delegations that on 
27 May 2010, in accordance with the 19 December  2002 DSB Decision, he had conveyed to the 
Appellate Body the views expressed by Members at the 18 May 2010 DSB meeting on the proposed amendments, by forwarding to them the record of that meeting, as well as the written comments 
submitted by Members on this matter by 26 May 2 010.  He said that written comments had been 
submitted by the following delegations:  Australia, Chile, China, Guatemala, Japan, Korea, Mexico, 
New Zealand, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Tu rkey and the United States.  He also said that 
he had requested the Appellate Body to ta ke Members' views and comments into account. 
 The DSB took note of the statement.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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   At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2010 , the Chairman made a statement concerning the 
Appellate Body's amendments to the Working Procedures for Appellate Review, as set out in 
document WT/AB/WP/W/11.  He said that the revi sed and consolidated version of the Working 
Procedures was set out in document WT/AB/WP/6 and that the modified rules would apply to appeals 
initiated on or after 15 September 2010. 
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists (WT/DSB/M/277, 278, 
279, 284, 285) 
 At its meeting on 21 December 2009 , the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/417 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 
At its meeting on 19 January 2010 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/419 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 18 February 2010 , the DSB approved the name s contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/421 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 22 June 2010 , the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/427 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 20 July 2010 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/429 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 31 August 2010 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/432 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
4. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures 
(a) Armenia 
(i) Measures affecting the importa tion and internal sale of ci garettes and alcoholic beverages 
(WT/DSB/M/288) 
At its meeting on 25 October 2010 , the DSB considered a request by Ukraine for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to Armenia's measures affecting the 
importation and internal sale of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages (WT/DS411/2/Rev.1) 
The representatives of Ukraine and Armenia spoke. The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. WT/DSB/W/435 
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  (b) China 
(i) Measures affecting trading rights and dist ribution services for certain publications and 
audiovisual entertainment products (WT/DSB/M/278, 279) 
 In November 2007
6, the DSB agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by the 
United States pertaining to this dispute.  In Sept ember 2009, China 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/DS363/10).   
 At its meeting on 19 January 2010 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS363/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS363/R and Corr.1, pertaining to this 
dispute. 
 The representatives of the United States, Ch ina, the European Union and Japan spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements, and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS363/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in  WT/DS363/R and Corr.1, as modified by the 
Appellate Body Report. 
 At its meeting on 18 February 2010 , the representative of China informed the DSB of China's 
intentions in respect of implementation of the DS B'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 DSB's recommendations.  
(ii) Measures related to the exportation of various raw materials (WT/DSB/M/276, 277) 
At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, the DSB considered the requests by the United States, 
the European Communities and Mexico for the estab lishment of panels to examine their complaints 
with regard to China's measures related to the exportation of various raw materials (WT/DS394/7;  
WT/DS395/7;  WT/DS398/6).  
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Mexico and China 
spoke.   
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to these matters. 
 At its meeting on 21 December 2009 , the DSB again considered these matters.   
The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Mexico 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/DS394/7, the comp laint by the European Communities contained in 
WT/DS395/7 and the complaint by Mexico contained in WT/DS398/6. 
                                                      
6 WT/DSB/M/242.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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   The representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Ca nada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the European 
Union, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Chin ese Taipei, Turkey and the United States reserved 
their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.7  
(c) European Communities 
(i) Certain measures affecting poultry meat and po ultry meat products from the United States 
(WT/DSB/M/276) 
At its meeting on 19 November 2009 , the DSB considered a request by the United States for 
the establishment of a panel to examine its compla int with regard to the EC's measures affecting 
poultry meat and poultry meat products from the United States (WT/DS389/4).   
The representatives of the United States and the European Communities 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 representatives of Australia, China, Korea and Norway reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings.8 
(d) European Communities and its member States 
(i) Tariff treatment of certain information technology products (WT/DSB/M/287, 288) 
 In September 20089, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the joint complaint by 
the United States, Japan and the Separate Custom s Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu 
("Chinese Taipei") pertaining to these disputes (WT/DS375/8 – WT/DS376/8 – WT/DS377/6).     At its meeting on 21 September 2010
, the DSB considered the Panel Reports contained in 
WT/DS375/R, WT/DS376/R and WT/DS377/R pertaining to these disputes. 
  The representatives of the United States, Ja pan, Chinese Taipei, the European Union, 
Costa Rica, China and Hong Kong, China spoke.    
 The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Reports contained in 
WT/DS375/R, WT/DS376/R and WT/DS377/R.   At the DSB meeting on 25 October 2010
, the representative of the European Union informed 
the DSB of the EU'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 the European Union, the United States, Japan and Chinese Taipei 
spoke.  
                                                     
 
7 After the meeting, Saudi Arabia reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
8 After the meeting, Guatemala, New Zealand and Ch inese Taipei reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
9 WT/DSB/M/256. WT/DSB/W/435 
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   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 
these disputes.  (e) European Union 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain footwear  from China (WT/DSB/M/282, 283) 
At its meeting on 20 April 2010
, the DSB considered a request by China for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with rega rd to the EU's anti-dumping measures on certain 
footwear from China (WT/DS405/2).   
The representatives of China a nd the European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
At its meeting on 18 May 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter. 
The representatives of China a nd the European Union 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 with  standard terms of reference.   
The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Japan , Turkey, the United States and Viet Nam 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.10 
(f) Philippines 
(i) Taxes on distilled spirits (WT/DSB/M/277, 278, 281, 282) 
At its meeting on 21 December 2009 , the DSB considered a request by the European Union 
for the establishment of a panel to examine its co mplaint with regard to the Philippines' taxes on 
distilled spirits (WT/DS396/4). 
The representatives of the European Union, th e Philippines and the United States spoke.   
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. At its meeting on 19 January 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter.   
The representatives of the European Union, th e United States and the Philippines 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 representatives of Australia, China, Mexico, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and the 
United States reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.11 
                                                      
10 After the meeting, Colombia reserved its third-pa rty right to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
11 After the meeting, India reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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  At its meeting on 8 April 2010 , the DSB considered a request  by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to the Philippines' taxes on distilled 
spirits (WT/DS403/4). 
The representatives of the United States, the Philippines and the European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
At its meeting on 20 April 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter. 
The representatives of the United States, the Philippines, the European Union and the 
Chairman spoke.   
 The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed that the request by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel with standard terms of re ference was accepted, and that as provided for in 
Article 9.1 of the DSU in respect of multiple complainants, the Panel established at the 
19 January 2010 DSB meeting to examine the complaint by the EU would also examine the US complaint contained in document WT/DS403/4. 
 The Chairman said that since a single Panel was established, those delegations who had 
reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel established at the request of the EU shall be 
considered as third parties in the single Panel.  He recalled that Australia, China, India, Mexico, 
Chinese Taipei, Thailand and the United States had reser ved their third-party rights to participate in 
the Panel established at the request of the EU on 19 Ja nuary 2010.  Furthermore, he also invited other 
delegations who would wish to reserve their third-pa rty rights to participate in the proceedings of the 
single Panel.  The representative of the Eur opean Union reserved its third-party rights.
12 
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
(g) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain shrimp from Viet Nam (WT/DSB/M/282, 283) 
At its meeting on 20 April 2010 , the DSB considered a request by Viet Nam for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to US anti-dumping measures on certain 
shrimp from Viet Nam (WT/DS404/5). 
The representatives of Viet Nam and the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. At its meeting on 18 May 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
The representatives of Viet Nam and the United States 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 with  standard terms of reference.   
                                                     
 
12 After the meeting, Colombia reserved its third-part y rights to participate in  the Panel's proceedings. WT/DSB/W/435 
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  The representatives of the European Union, Japan , Korea, Mexico and Thailand reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(ii) Anti-dumping measures on polyethylene retail carrier bags from Thailand (WT/DSB/M/279, 
280, 286) 
 In March 200914, the DSB established a Panel to ex amine the complaint by Thailand 
pertaining to this dispute. 
At its meeting on 18 February 2010 , the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS383/R pertaining to this dispute. 
The representatives of Thailand and the United States spoke. The DSB took note of the statements and adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS383/R. 
At the DSB meeting on 19 March 2010
, the representative of the United States informed the 
DSB of the US intentions in respect of implemen tation 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 Thailand 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 2010 , the United States stated that it had implemented the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 The representatives of the United States and Thailand spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
(iii) Certain country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements (WT/DSB/M/276) 
At its meeting on 19 November 2009 , the DSB considered a request by Canada for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to certain country of origin labelling 
requirements by the United States (WT/DS384/8) as we ll as a request by Mexico for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to  certain country of origin labelling requirements by 
the United States (WT/DS386/7 and Corr.1). 
The representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States spoke. The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to establish a single panel in accordance with 
the provisions of Article 9.1 of the DSU, with sta ndard terms of reference, to examine the complaint 
by Canada contained in WT/DS384/8 and the comp laint by Mexico contained in WT/DS386/7 and 
Corr.1. 
                                                     
 
13 After the meeting, China and India reserved their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings. 
14 WT/DSB/M/266.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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  The representatives of Argentina, Australia, Cana da, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Korea, 
Mexico, New Zealand and Peru reserved their th ird-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.15 
(iv) Certain measures affecting imports of  poultry from China (WT/DSB/M/288) 
 In July 200916, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by China 
pertaining to this dispute. 
 At its meeting on 25 October 2010 , the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS392/R pertaining to this dispute. 
The representatives of China, the United States and the European Union spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS392/R. 
(v) Final anti-dumping measures on stainless steel from Mexico (WT/DSB/M/285, 287) 
At the DSB meeting on 20 July 2010 , Mexico made a statement regarding the implementation 
of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute (DS344). 
 The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
 At its meeting on 21 September 2010 , the DSB considered a re quest by Mexico for the 
establishment of a panel to examine the impl ementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings pertaining to this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU 
(WT/DS344/20).  
 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/DS344/20.  It was 
agreed that the Panel would have  standard terms of reference. 
 
 The representatives of China, European Union,  Japan and Korea reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(vi) Laws, regulations and methodology for ca lculating dumping margins ("zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/279) 
At its meeting on 18 February 2010 , the DSB considered a request by the European Union, 
pursuant to Article 22.2 of the DSU, for the DSB's authorization to suspend the application to the 
United States of concessions or other obligations  under the covered agreements (WT/DS294/35).   
                                                      
15 After the meeting, Brazil, the European Union, Guatemala and Chinese Taip ei reserved their third-
party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
16 WT/DSB/M/272. 
17 After the meeting, Brazil reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. WT/DSB/W/435 
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  The representatives of the European Uni on, the United States and Japan spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements, and it wa s agreed that the matter raised by the 
United States in document WT/DS294/36 is referred to  arbitration, as required by Article 22.6 of the 
DSU. 
(vii) Measures affecting imports of certain passeng er vehicle and light truck tyres from China 
(WT/DSB/M/277, 278) 
At its meeting on 21 December 2009
, the DSB considered a request by China for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith regard to US measures affecting imports of 
certain passenger vehicle and light truck tyres from China (WT/DS399/2).   
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 19 January 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter.   
The representatives of China and the United States 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 with  standard terms of reference.   
The representatives of the European Union, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Turkey and Viet Nam 
reserved their third-party rights to par ticipate in the Panel's proceedings.  
(viii) Measures affecting the production and sale of clove cigarettes(WT/DSB/M/284, 285)  
At its meeting on 22 June 2010
, the DSB considered a re quest by Indonesia for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint wi th regard to US measures affecting the production 
and sale of clove cigarettes (WT/DS406/2). 
The representatives of Indonesia and the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. At its meeting on 20 July 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter.   
The representatives of Indonesia and the United States 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 with  standard terms of reference.   
The representatives of Brazil, the European Uni on, Guatemala, Norway and Turkey reserved 
their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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18 After the meeting, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Mexico reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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  (ix) Subsidies on upland cotton (WT/DSB/M/276, 277) 
At its meeting on 19 November 2009 , the DSB considered Braz il's requests, pursuant to 
Articles 4.10 and 7.9 of the SCM Agreement and Artic le 22.7 of the DSU, for the DSB's authorization 
to suspend the application to the United States of co ncessions or other obligatio ns consistent with the 
Arbitrator's Decisions (WT/DS267/41;  WT/DS267/42). 
The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements and, purs uant to the request by Brazil contained in 
document WT/DS267/41, agreed to grant authorization to suspend the application to the United States 
of concessions or other obligations consistent with  the Arbitrator's Decision contained in document 
WT/DS267/ARB/1.  Furthermore, pursuant to the request by Brazil contained in document 
WT/DS267/42, the DSB also agreed to grant aut horization to suspend the application to the 
United States of concessions or other obligations co nsistent with the Arbitrator's Decision contained 
in document WT/DS267/ARB/2 and Corr.1. 
At the DSB meeting on 21 December 2009 , the representative of Brazil made a statement 
concerning the Cotton dispute. 
The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
(x) Use of zeroing in anti-dumping measures invo lving products from Korea (WT/DSB/M/282, 
283) 
At its meeting on 20 April 2010 , the DSB considered a request by Korea for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to the use by the United States of zeroing in anti-
dumping measures involving products from Korea (WT/DS402/3). 
The representatives of Korea and the United States spoke. The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. At its meeting on 18 May 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
The representatives of Korea and the United States 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 with  standard terms of reference.   
The representatives of China, th e European Union, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and Viet Nam 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings. WT/DSB/W/435 
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  5. 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 the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights 
(WT/DSB/M/278, 279, 280) 
 At its meeting on 19 January 2010
, 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/DS362/14). 
 
 The representatives of China, the United States 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 18 February 2010
, 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/DS362/14/Add.1).   The representatives of China, the United States 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 March 2010
, the DSB considered the st atus report by China on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS362/14/Add.2). 
  The representatives of China, the United States and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 (b) Colombia 
(i) Indicative prices and restrictions on ports of entry (WT/DSB/M/282) 
 At its meeting on 20 April 2010
, the DSB considered the status report by Colombia on its 
progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS366/15). 
  The representatives of Colombia and Panama spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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(c) European Communities 
(i) Measures affecting the approv al and marketing of biotech pr oducts (WT/DSB/M/276, 277, 
278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288)  
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009 , the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.22 – WT/DS293/31/Add.22).   The representatives of the European Commun ities, Argentina 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 21 December 2009
, the DSB considered the stat us 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.23 – WT/DS293/31/Add.23). 
  The representatives of the European Union,  Argentina 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 January 2010
, 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.24 – WT/DS293/31/Add.24).  
 The representatives of the European Union,  Argentina 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 18 February 2010
, 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.25 – WT/DS293/31/Add.25).   The representatives of the European Union,  Argentina 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 March 2010
, 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.26 – WT/DS293/31/Add.26). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union,  Argentina 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/435 
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   At its meeting on 20 April 2010
, 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.27).   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 18 May 2010
, the DSB considered the status report by the European Union 
on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS291/37/Add.28).   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 June 2010
, 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.29). 
 
 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 July 2010
, 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.30).   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 2010
, 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.31).   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 21 September 2010
, the DSB considered the stat us 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.32). 
 
 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/435 
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 At its meeting on 25 October 2010 , 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.33).  
 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.  (ii) Regime for the importation, sale and dist ribution of bananas:  Second recourse to 
Article 21.5 of the DSU by Ecuador (WT/DSB/M/276, 277)  
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on its progress in the implementation of  the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.10). 
 
 The representatives of the European Communities, Ecuador, Honduras, the Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP c ountries), Colombia, Panama, the United States 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 21 December 2009
, the DSB considered the stat us report by the European 
Union on its progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.11). 
 
 The representatives of the European Union, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, India, the United States, Mexico and Cameroon spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
(d) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled st eel products from Japan (WT/DSB/M/276, 
277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288)  
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, 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.84).   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 21 December 2009
, 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.85). 
 WT/DSB/W/435 
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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 19 January 2010
, 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.86).   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 18 February 2010
, 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.87).   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 March 2010
, 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.88). 
 
 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 April 2010
, 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.89).   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 18 May 2010
, 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.90). 
  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 June 2010
, 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.91).  WT/DSB/W/435 
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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 20 July 2010
, 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.92).  
 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 2010
, 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.93).   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 21 September 2010
, 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.94). 
  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 October 2010
, 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.95).  
 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) Continued existence and application of zeroi ng methodology (WT/DSB/M/277, 278, 279, 280, 
282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288)  
 At its meeting on 21 December 2009
, 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).  
 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/435 
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 At its meeting on 19 January 2010
, 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.1).  
 The representatives of the United States , the European Union 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 18 February 2010
, 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.2).   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 March 2010
, 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.3). 
  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 April 2010
, 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.4).  
 The representatives of the United States , the European Union 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 18 May 2010
, 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.5).   The representatives of the United States , the European Union 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 June 2010
, 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.6). 
  WT/DSB/W/435 
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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 July 2010
, 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.7).   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 2010
, 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.8).   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 21 September 2010
, 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.9). 
 
 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 October 2010
, 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.10).   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.  
(iii) Laws, regulations and methodology for ca lculating dumping margins ("zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/276, 277, 278, 279, 285, 286, 287, 288) 
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, 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/DS294/34/Add.3).   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/W/435 
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   At its meeting on 21 December 2009
, 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/DS294/34/Add.4).   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 January 2010
, 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/DS294/34/Add.5).   The representatives of the United States , the European Union 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 18 February 2010
, 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/DS294/34/Add.6). 
 
 The representatives of the United Stat es and the European Union spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 20 July 2010
, 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.1).   The representatives of the United States, the European Union and Turkey 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 2010
, 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.2). 
  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 21 September 2010
, 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.3).  
 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/435 
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   At its meeting on 25 October 2010 , 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.4).   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.  
(iv) Measures relating to zeroing and sunset review s (WT/DSB/M/276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 
283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288) 
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, 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.2).  
 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 
meeting.   At its meeting on 21 December 2009
, 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.3).   The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 January 2010
, 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.4). 
 
 The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 18 February 2010
, 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.5).   The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 March 2010
, 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.6).  WT/DSB/W/435 
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   The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 April 2010
, 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.7).   The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 18 May 2010
, 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.8).   The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 June 2010
, 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.9). 
 
 The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 July 2010
, 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.10).   The representatives of the United States, Jap an, the European Union and Turkey 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 2010
, 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.11). 
  The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 21 September 2010
, 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.12).  WT/DSB/W/435 
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 The representatives of the United States , Japan 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 October 2010
, 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.13).  
 The representatives of the United States , Japan 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) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DSB/M/276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 284, 
285, 286, 287, 288) 
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, 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.59).  
 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 21 December 2009
, 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.60).   The representatives of the United States  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 January 2010
, 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.61). 
  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 18 February 2010
, 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.62).  
 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/435 
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 At its meeting on 19 March 2010
, 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.63).  
 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 April 2010
, 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.64).   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 18 May 2010
, 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.65). 
  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 June 2010
, 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.66).  
 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 July 2010
, 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.67).   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 2010
, 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.68). 
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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 21 September 2010
, 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.69).   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 October 2010
, 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.70).   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. 
 
(vi) Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 (WT/DSB/M/276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 
283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288)  
 At its meeting on 19 November 2009
, 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.84).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, Ecuador, Brazil, 
China, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Vi et Nam, Bolivia, 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 21 December 2009
, 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.85). 
  The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Ecuador, China, Brazil, 
Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico 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 19 January 2010
, 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.86). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Union, Cuba, Ecuador, China, 
Viet Nam, Brazil, Paraguay, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Argentina, Nicaragua, India and 
Mexico spoke. WT/DSB/W/435 
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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 18 February 2010
, 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.87).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Ecuador, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, China, Viet Nam, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico, Nicaragua 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 19 March 2010
, 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.88).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Mexico, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Ecuador, India, Brazil, Viet  Nam, Costa Rica, Paraguay, China 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 20 April 2010
, 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.89).   The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, China, Ecuador, Bolivia, 
India, Viet Nam, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Paraguay, Brazil, Costa Rica, Argentina 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 18 May 2010
, 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.90).   The representatives of the United States, the European Union, Cuba, India, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, China, Ecuador, Bo livia, Brazil, Argentina 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 June 2010
, 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.91).   WT/DSB/W/435 
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   The representatives of the United States, th e European Union, Cuba, China, India, 
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Viet Nam, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil 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 20 July 2010
, 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.92).  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, 
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Bolivia, India,  Viet Nam, Paraguay, China, 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 31 August 2010
, 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.93).  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, India, Ecuador, China, 
Brazil, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Viet  Nam, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Argentina, 
Angola 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 21 September 2010
, 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.94).  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Ecuador, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, China, Argentin a, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile 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 25 October 2010
, 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.95).  
 The representatives of the United States, the Eu ropean Union, Cuba, Ecuador, India, Angola, 
Nicaragua, Brazil, Bolivia, China, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Paraguay, Mexico, the 
Dominican Republic and South Africa spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
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  6. China – Measures affecting the protection and enforcement of intellectual property 
rights:  Statements by China and the United States (WT/DSB/M/282) 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2010
, China and the United States made statements 
regarding the implementation of the DSB's recomme ndations and rulings in this dispute (DS362). 
 
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  
7. Colombia – Indicative prices and restrictions on  ports of entry:  Statement by Colombia 
(WT/DSB/M/279, 282) 
At the DSB meeting on 18 February 2010
, Colombia made a statement regarding its measures 
taken to comply with the DSB's recommendations and rulings pertaining to this dispute (DS366). 
The DSB took note of the statement. At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2010
, Colombia informed the DSB that it had fully 
implemented the DSB's rulings and recommendations with respect to this dispute. 
The representatives of Colombia and Panama spoke. The DSB took note of the statements.  
8. European Communities – Export subsidies on sugar:  Statements by Australia, Brazil 
and Thailand (WT/DSB/M/279, 280, 282, 283, 284) 
At the DSB meeting on 18 February 2010
, Australia, Brazil and Thailand raised this matter in 
order to make statements regarding the EU's decisi on to export out-of-quo ta sugar in excess of its 
annual scheduled quantity commitment level.  
The representatives of Australia, Brazil, Th ailand and the European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At its meeting of 19 March 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Australia, Brazil and Thailand. 
The representatives of Australia, speaking also on behalf of Brazil and Thailand, and the 
European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At its meeting of 20 April 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Australia, Brazil and Thailand.   
The representatives of Australia, speaking also on behalf of Brazil and Thailand, and the 
European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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  At its meeting on 18 May 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Australia, Brazil and Thailand. 
The representatives of Australia, speaking also  on behalf of Brazil and Thailand, the 
European Union and the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
At its meeting on 22 June 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Australia, Brazil and Thailand. 
The representatives of Australia, speaking also on behalf of Brazil and Thailand, and the 
European Union spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
9. Korea – Anti-dumping duties on imports of certain paper from Indonesia:  Statement by 
Indonesia (WT/DSB/M/283, 284) 
At the DSB meeting on 18 May 2010 , Indonesia raised the matter concerning Korea's 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations in this dispute (DS312).   
The representatives of Indonesia and Korea spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
At its meeting on 22 June 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
Indonesia. 
The representatives of Indonesia and Korea spoke. The DSB took note of the statements.  
10. Statement by Brazil regarding official documents addressing the issue 
of implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings (WT/DSB/M/288) 
At the DSB meeting on 25 October 2010
, Brazil made a statement regarding official 
documents addressing the issue of implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings. 
The DSB took note of the statement. 
11. Statement by Colombia concerning the Report  by the Director-General on the use of his 
Good Offices pertaining to the disputes on bananas (WT/DSB/M/278) 
At the DSB meeting on 19 January 2010 , Colombia made a statement regarding the Report by 
the Director-General on the use of his Good Offices with respect to the Bananas disputes 
(WT/DS361/2 & Corr.1 – WT/DS364/2 & Corr.1). 
The DSB took note of the statement.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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  12. 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/276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288) 
At the DSB meeting on 19 November 2009
, the European Communities and Japan raised this 
matter in order to make statements regarding th e implementation by the United States of the DSB's 
recommendations and rulings in the disputes:  "US – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 
2000". 
The representatives of Japan, th e European Communities, China, Canada, India, Brazil, 
Thailand and the United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 21 December 2009 , the DSB again considered this matter at the 
request of the European Union and Japan.   
The representatives of Japan, the European Union, Brazil, India, Thailand, China, Canada and 
the United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 19 January 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  Brazil, Canada, India, China, Thailand and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At the DSB meeting on 18 February 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  Canada, China, Brazil, India, Thailand and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At the DSB meeting on 19 March 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  China, Brazil, Canada, India, Thailand and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  India, Brazil, Canada, China, Thailand and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/W/435 
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  At the DSB meeting on 18 May 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  Brazil, Canada, India, China, Thailand and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 22 June 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union, Brazil, India, China, Thailand, Canada and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 20 July 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  Brazil, Canada, China, India, Thailand and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2010 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of Japan, the European Union,  Brazil, Canada, India, Thailand, China and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At the DSB meeting on 21 September 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the 
request of the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of the European Union, Japan , India, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, China and 
the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. At the DSB meeting on 25 October 2010
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request 
of the European Union and Japan. 
The representatives of the European Union, Jap an, India, Brazil, China, Thailand and the 
United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements. 
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