WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/DSB/49 
5 November 2009 
 (09-5514) 
  
  
 
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY 
 
Annual Report (2009)
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  16 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/260 – WT/DSB/M/275
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. Appointment of Appella te Body members..............................................................................3  
3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists.........................................5  
4. Adoption of the 2009 draft Annual Report of the DSB .........................................................5  
5. Recourse to dispute se ttlement procedures ............................................................................5  
(a) China.......................................................................................................................... .................5  
(i) Measures affecting imports  of automobile parts.........................................................................5  
(ii) Measures affecting the protection and enfo rcement of intellectual property rights...................6  
(b) Colombia....................................................................................................................... ..............7  
(i) Indicative prices and restricti ons on ports of entry ....................................................................7  
(c) European Communities........................................................................................................... ....7 
(i) Certain measures affecting poultry meat and poultry meat products from the 
United States.................................................................................................................. .............7  
(ii) Definitive anti-dumping measures on certain ir on or steel fasteners from China......................7  
(iii) Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas....................................................8  
                                                      
1 The overview of the state of play of WTO disputes since 1 January 1995 to 30 September 2009 
prepared by the Secretariat on its ow n responsibility is included, for practical purposes, in an Addendum to this 
report. 
2 WT/DSB/47. 
3 The present report includes meetings of the DSB starting from the 11 December 2008 DSB meeting 
until the 23 October 2009 DSB meeting. WT/DSB/49 
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  (d)
 Korea.......................................................................................................................... .................8  
(i) Measures affecting the importation of bovi ne meat and meat prod ucts from Canada...............8  
(e) United States .................................................................................................................. .............9  
(i) Anti-dumping administrative reviews and ot her measures related to imports of 
certain orange juice form Brazil............................................................................................... ..9 
(ii) Anti-dumping measures on polyethylene ret ail carrier bags from Thailand..............................9  
(iii) Certain country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements.......................................................10  
(iv) Certain measures affecting imports  of poultry from China ......................................................10  
(v) Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology .................................................10  
(vi) Definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duti es on certain products from China...............11  
(vii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("zeroing").................11  
(viii) Measures concerning the importation, marketi ng and sale of tuna and tuna products............12  
(ix) Measures relating to zeroi ng and sunset reviews .....................................................................12  
6. Surveillance of implementation of recommendations adopted by the DSB.......................13  
(a) Brazil......................................................................................................................... ................13  
(i) Measures affecting impor ts of retreaded tyres .........................................................................13  
(b) European Communities........................................................................................................... ..14 
(i) Measures affecting the approval and marketing of biotech products.......................................14  
(ii) Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas:  Second recourse to 
Article 21.5 of the DSU by Ecuador .........................................................................................16  
(c) United States .................................................................................................................. ...........18  
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-ro lled steel products from Japan................................18  
(ii) Laws, regulations and methodology for calc ulating dumping margins ("zeroing").................20  
(iii) Measures relating to zeroi ng and sunset reviews .....................................................................21  
(iv) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act....................................................................................21  
(v) Section 211 Omnibus Appropr iations Act of 1998....................................................................23  
7. Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the 
European Commission regarding the importation of high-quality beef and the dispute:   "EC – Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones)":  Statements by Arge ntina, Australia and Uruguay.....................................26
 
8. Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the 
European Commission regarding the importation of high-quality beef and 
the dispute:   "EC – Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products 
(Hormones)":  (a) Statement by Australia;  (b) Statement by New Zealand;  (c) Statement by Argentina;  (d) Statement by Uruguay;  and (e) Statement by Brazil...................................................................................................................... .............26
 
9. Mexico – Definitive countervailing measures on olive oil from the 
European Communities:  Statement by Mexico...................................................................26   WT/DSB/49 
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  10. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000:  
Implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by the European Communities and Japan ...........................................................................26
 
11. United States – Continued suspension of obligations in the EC - Hormones dispute/Canada – Continued suspension of obligations in the EC - Hormones 
dispute:  Implementation of th e recommendations of the DSB ..........................................28
 
12. United States – Customs Bond Directive for merchandise subject to 
anti-dumping/countervailing duties:  Statement by the United States on implementation of the recommenda tions adopted by the DSB...........................................28
 
13. United States – Final anti-dumping measures on stainless steel from Mexico:  
Statement by the United States..............................................................................................29  
14. United States – Measures relating to shrimp from Thailand:  Statement by 
theUnited States on implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB ........................................................................................................................ ............29
 
15. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:  Recourse to arbitration by 
the United States under Article 22.6 of the DSU and Articles 4.11 and 7.10 of 
the SCM Agreement:  Decisions by the Arbitrators:  Statement by Brazil.......................29  
  
1. Election of Chairman (WT/DSB/M/265) 
 At its meeting on 19 February 2009
, the DSB elected Amb. John Gero (Canada) as Chairman 
of the DSB by acclamation. 
  The outgoing and incoming Chairmen as well as the representatives of the United States, 
Mexico, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela,  the European Communities, Canada, Ecuador, 
Colombia and Brazil spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
2. Appointment of Appellate Body members (WT/DSB/M/261, 263, 266, 267, 268, 270) 
 At the DSB meeting on 22 December 2008
, the Chairman submitted to the DSB his proposal 
regarding the procedures for selecting Appellate Body members.  The proposal contained the 
following elements:  "(i) to carry out a single select ion process for the two positions in the Appellate 
Body presently held by Mr. Baptista and Mr. Sacerdo ti;  (ii) to set a deadline of 20 March 2009 for 
Members' nominations of candidates for these two positions;  (iii) in light of the exceptional 
circumstances resulting from the resignation of Mr. Ba ptista, to deem the term of the position to 
which Mr. Baptista was appointed to expire on 30 June 2009, and to agree that the position previously 
held by Mr. Baptista be filled for a four-year term;  (iv) to follow the procedures set forth in document 
WT/DSB/1, and, in accordance with them, to agr ee to establish a Selection Committee consisting of 
the Director-General and the 2009 Chairpersons of the General Council, the Goods Council, the 
Services Council, the TRIPS Council and the DSB, a nd to be chaired by the 2009 DSB Chairperson;  
(v) to request the Selection Committee to conduct in terviews with candidates and to hear views of 
delegations in April and the first half of May 2 009, and to make its recommendations to the DSB by 
no later than the end of May, so that the DSB can ta ke a final decision by mid-June 2009;  and (vi) to 
ask the DSB Chairman to continue to carry out consultations on the possible reappointment of Mr. Unterhalter".  WT/DSB/49 
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   The Chairman and the representative of Uruguay spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to the Chairman's proposal. 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 January 2009
, the Chairman made a statement concerning 
procedures for selecting Appellate Body members.  He informed delegations that following the 
22 December 2008 meeting, Argentina and Brazil had submitted their nominations of candidates, 
which had been circulated as Job documents to all Members. 
 The DSB took note of the statement.  At the DSB meeting on 20 March 2009
, the Chairman made a statement concerning the 
process for appointment of Appellate Body members.  In this regard, he informed delegations that 
thus far there had been a total of five candidates nominated by four Members and said that additional 
nominations could still be submitted by 20 March 2009 c.o.b.  He also recalled the text of the DSB 
decision of 22 December 2008 concerning the pr ocedures for selecting Appellate Body members. 
 The DSB took note of the statement.  At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2009
, the Chairman made a statement regarding the ongoing 
process for selecting Appellate Body members.  In this  regard, he referred to hi s fax to delegations of 
25 March 2009, which set forth certain arrangement s concerning this matter.  He said that the 
Selection Committee would interview all six of  the nominated candidates starting on 20 April 
(afternoon) and continuing through the afternoons of  21 and 22 April.  Subsequently, the Selection 
Committee would make itself available (12 and 13 May) to hear the views of delegations on 
candidates.  Finally, he also indicated that, alte rnatively, delegations could send their comments in 
writing by 20 May 2009 c.o.b. 
 The DSB took note of the statement.  At the DSB meeting on 20 May 2009
, the Chairman made a statement regarding the ongoing 
process for selecting Appellate Body members.  In this regard, he informed delegations that the 
Selection Committee had completed its interviews and had heard the views from 46 delegations.  He 
said that, in addition, written comments had been  received from eight delegations and that such 
comments could still be provided by 20 May 2009 c.o. b.  He recalled that the Selection Committee 
was required to make its recommendation to the DSB by  no later than the end of May 2009 so that a 
decision on this matter could be taken by the DSB at  its regular meeting on 19 June 2009.  He also 
stated that he continued to consult on the possi ble reappointment of Mr. David Unterhalter.   
 The DSB took note of the statement. 
 At its meeting on 19 June 2009 , as recommended by the Selection Committee, the DSB 
agreed to appoint Mr. Ricardo Ramírez Hernández of  Mexico as a member of the Appellate Body for 
four years beginning on 1 July 2009, and to appoint Mr. Peter Van den Bossche of the EC as a member of the Appellate Body for four years be ginning on 12 December 2009.  Furthermore, based 
on the consultations carried out by the DSB Chairman, the DSB agreed to reappoint 
Mr. David Unterhalter for a four-year term starting on 12 December 2009. 
 The Chairman and the representatives of Mexico and the European Communities spoke.  The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/49 
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  3. Indicative list of governmental and non-governmental panelists (WT/DSB/M/263, 266, 
270, 271) 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2009 , the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/396 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
 
At its meeting on 20 March 2009 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/401 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 19 June 2009 , the DSB approved the name contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/406 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
At its meeting on 20 July 2009 , the DSB approved the names contained in document 
WT/DSB/W/408 proposed for inclusion on the indica tive list, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the 
DSU. 
4. Adoption of the 2009 draft Annual Report of the DSB (WT/DSB/M/275) 
 At the DSB meeting on 23 October 2009 , the Chairman submitted for adoption a draft text of 
the 2009 Annual Report of the DSB contained in WT/DSB/W/413 and Add.1.  He proposed that, following the adoption of the Annual Report, the Secret ariat be authorized to update this Report under 
its own responsibility in order to include the actions  taken by the DSB at the present meeting.  He said 
that the updated Annual Report woul d be submitted for consideration by the General Council at its 
meeting on 17 November 2009. 
 The DSB took note of the statement made by the Chairman and adopted the draft Annual 
Report contained in WT/DSB/W/413 and Add.1 on the understanding that it would be further updated 
by the Secretariat, as pr oposed by the Chairman. 
5. Recourse to dispute settlement procedures 
(a) China 
(i) Measures affecting imports of autom obile parts (WT/DSB/M/262, 264, 273) 
In October 2006
4, the DSB agreed to establish a single panel, pursuant to Article 9.1 of the 
DSU, with standard terms of reference, to examin e the complaints by the European Communities, the 
United States and Canada pertaining to this matter.  In September 2008, China notified the DSB of its 
decision to appeal certain issues of law and legal interpretations de veloped by the Panel 
(WT/DS339/12 – WT/DS340/12 – WT/DS342/12). 
 At its meeting on 12 January 2009 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Reports 
contained in WT/DS339/AB/R – WT/DS340/AB/R  – WT/DS342/AB/R and the Panel Reports 
contained in WT/DS339/R – WT/DS340/R – WT/D S342/R and Add.1 and 2 pertaining to these 
disputes. 
 The representatives of Canada, the European  Communities, the United States and China 
spoke. 
                                                      
4 WT/DSB/M/221. WT/DSB/49 
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   The DSB took note
 of the statements and adopted :  (i) the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS339/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS339/R and Add.1 and Add.2, as upheld 
by the Appellate Body Report;  (ii) the Appellate Body Report contained in WT/DS340/AB/R and the 
Panel Report contained in WT/DS 340/R and Add.1 and Add.2, as modified by the Appellate Body 
Report;  and (iii) the Appellate Body Report cont ained in WT/DS342/AB/R and the Panel Report 
contained in WT/DS342/R and A dd.1 and Add.2, as modified by the Appellate Body Report. 
 At the DSB meeting on 11 February 2009 , the representative of Chin a informed the DSB of 
his country's intentions in respect of implementa tion of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in 
these disputes, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. 
 The representatives of China, Canada, the United States, the European Communities and 
Brazil 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 in these disputes. 
 At the DSB meeting on 31 August 2009 , Canada, speaking also on behalf of the EC and the 
United States, raised the matter concerning China's obligation to report on its implementation of the 
DSB's recommendations and rulings pertaining to these disputes.   
 The representatives of Canada, the European  Communities, the United States and China 
spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
(ii) Measures affecting the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights 
(WT/DSB/M/266, 267) 
In September 20075, the DSB agreed to establish a pane l to examine the complaint by the 
United States pertaining to this dispute. 
 At its meetings on 20 March 2009 , the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS362/R pertaining to this dispute. 
 The representatives of the United States, Ch ina, the European Co mmunities, Australia, 
Canada and Korea spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS362/R. 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2009 , the representative of China 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 China, the United States and the European Communities 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 in this dispute. 
                                                      
5 WT/DSB/M/239.  WT/DSB/49 
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  (b) Colombia 
(i) Indicative prices and restrictions on ports of entry (WT/DSB/M/268, 270) 
 In October 20076, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by Panama 
pertaining to this dispute. 
 At its meeting on 20 May 2009 , the DSB considered the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS366/R and Corr.1 pertaining to this dispute. 
 The representatives of Colombia, Panama, th e United States, Ecuador and the European 
Communities spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements a nd adopted the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS366/R and Corr.1. 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 June 2009 , the representative of Colo mbia 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 Colombia, Panama and Chinese Taipei spoke.  The DSB took note of the statements, and of th e information provided by Colombia regarding 
its intentions in respect of implementation of  the DSB's recommendations in this dispute. 
(c) European Communities 
(i) Certain measures affecting poultry meat and po ultry meat products from the United States 
(WT/DSB/M/275) 
At its meeting on 23 October 2009
, the DSB considered a request  by the United States for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint w ith 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 revert to this matter. 
(ii) Definitive anti-dumping measures on certain iron or steel fasteners from China 
(WT/DSB/M/275) 
At its meeting on 23 October 2009 , the DSB considered a request by China for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to the EC's definitive anti-dumping 
measures on certain iron or steel fasteners from China (WT/DS397/3). 
The representatives of China 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. 
                                                      
6 WT/DSB/M/241. WT/DSB/49 
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  The representatives of Canada, India, Japan, Chinese Taipei and the United States reserved 
their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(iii) Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas (WT/DSB/M/260, 261) 
 In March 20078, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer, for the second 
time, to the original Panel, if possible, the matte r raised by Ecuador concer ning the implementation by 
the European Communities of the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In 
August 2008, the European Communities notified the DS B of its decision to appeal certain issues of 
law and legal interpretations deve loped by the Panel (WT/DS27/89). 
 At its meeting on 11 December 2008 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS27/AB/RW2/ECU and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS27/RW2/ECU 
pertaining to this dispute. 
 The representatives of Ecuador, the European Communities, the United States, the Dominican 
Republic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP countries), Honduras, Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua, 
Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon and Costa Rica spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements, and a dopted the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS27/AB/RW2/ECU and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS27/RW2/ECU, as modified by 
the Appellate Body Report. 
 In July 20079, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the original 
Panel, if possible, the matter raised by the Un ited States concerning the implementation by the 
European Communities of the DSB's recommendations a nd rulings in this dispute.  In August 2008, 
the European Communities notified the DSB of its d ecision to appeal certain issues of law and legal 
interpretations developed by  the Panel (WT/DS27/90). 
 At its meeting on 22 December 2008 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS27/AB/RW/USA and Co rr.1 and the Panel Report contained in 
WT/DS27/RW/USA and Corr.1 pertaining to this dispute. 
 The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Honduras, Nicaragua, 
Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Chile spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements, and a dopted the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS27/AB/RW/USA and Corr.1 and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS27/RW/USA and 
Corr.1, as upheld by the Appellate Body Report. 
(d) Korea 
(i) Measures affecting the importation of bovine meat and meat products from Canada 
(WT/DSB/M/271, 273) 
 At its meeting on 20 July 2009 , the DSB considered a request by Canada for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard  to Korea's measures affecting the importation of 
bovine meat and meat products  from Canada (WT/DS391/3). 
                                                      
7 After the meeting, Brazil, Colombia, Norway, Thailand and Turkey reserved their third-party rights to 
participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
8 WT/DSB/M/228. 
9 WT/DSB/M/235.  WT/DSB/49 
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   The representatives of Canada and Korea spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter.  At its meeting on 31 August 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 The representatives of Canada and Korea 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 Brazil, Japan, Chinese Taipei and the United States reserved their 
third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(e) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping administrative reviews and other me asures related to imports of certain orange 
juice form Brazil (WT/DSB/M/273, 274) 
At its meeting on 31 August 2009 , the DSB considered a request by Brazil for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to US anti-dumping administrative reviews and other measures rela ted to imports of certain orange juice from Brazil (WT/DS382/4). 
The representatives of Brazil and the United States spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements and agreed to revert to this matter. 
At its meeting on 25 September 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
The representatives of Brazil 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 w ith standard terms of reference. 
The representatives of Argentina, the European  Communities, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei 
and Thailand reserved their thir d-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(ii) Anti-dumping measures on polyethylene retail ca rrier bags from Thailand (WT/DSB/M/266) 
 At its meeting on 20 March 2009 , the DSB considered a request by Thailand for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to US anti-dumping measures on 
polyethylene retail carrier bags from Thailand (WT/DS383/2). 
 The representatives of Thailand 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. 
                                                      
10 After the meeting, Argentina, China, the Europe an Communities and India reserved their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
11 After the meeting, Mexico reserved its third-part y rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. WT/DSB/49 
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   The representatives of Argentina, the Eur opean Communities, Japan and Chinese Taipei 
reserved their third-party rights to pa rticipate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(iii) Certain country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements (WT/DSB/M/275) 
At its meeting on 23 October 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 revert to this matter. 
(iv) Certain measures affecting imports of p oultry from China (WT/DSB/M/271, 272) 
 At its meeting on 20 July 2009
, the DSB considered a request by China for the establishment 
of a panel to examine its complaint with regard to US measures affecting imports of poultry from 
China (WT/DS392/2). 
 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 31 July 2009 , the DSB again considered this matter. 
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke.  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, Guatemala, Korea and Turkey reserved 
their third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
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(v) Continued existence and application of zeroing methodology (WT/DSB/M/265, 266) 
 In June 200714, the DSB agreed to establish a panel to examine the complaint by the European 
Communities pertaining to this matter.  In Nove mber 2008, the European Communities notified the 
DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of la w and legal interpretations  developed by the Panel 
(WT/DS350/11). 
 At its meeting on 19 February 2009 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report 
contained in WT/DS350/AB/R and the Panel Report  contained in WT/DS350/R pertaining to this 
dispute. 
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Mexico, Japan, Norway, 
Brazil, Thailand, India, China, Chile and Hong Kong, China spoke. 
                                                      
12 After the meeting, Korea reserved its third-party rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
13 After the meeting, Brazil and Chinese Taipei reserved their third-party rights to participate in the 
Panel's proceedings. 
14 WT/DSB/M/233.  WT/DSB/49 
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   The DSB took note of the statements, and a dopted the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS350/AB/R and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS350/R, as modified by the Appellate 
Body Report. 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 March 2009 , the representative of the United States informed the 
DSB of his country's intentions in respect of  implementation of the DSB's recommendations and 
rulings in this dispute, pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. 
 The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities 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 in this dispute. 
(vi) Definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain products from China 
(WT/DSB/M/261, 263) 
 At its meeting on 22 December 2008 , the DSB considered a request by China for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complaint wi th regard to the US definitive anti-dumping and 
countervailing duties on certain pr oducts from China (WT/DS379/2). 
 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 20 January 2009 , the DSB again considered this matter. 
 The representatives of China and the United States spoke.  The DSB took note of the statements and agr eed to establish a panel in accordance with the 
provisions of Article 6 of the DSU w ith standard terms of reference. 
 The representatives of Argen tina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the European Communities, 
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Turkey reserved their th ird-party rights to participate in the Panel's 
proceedings.
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(vii) Laws, regulations and methodology for ca lculating dumping margins ("zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/269) 
 In September 200716, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the 
original Panel, if possible, the matter rai sed by the European Communities concerning the 
implementation by the United States of the DSB's re commendations and rulings in this dispute.  In 
February 2009, the European Communities notified the DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of 
law and legal interpretations deve loped by the Panel (WT/DS294/28). 
 At its meetings on 11 June 2009 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS294/AB/RW and Corr.1 and the Panel Report c ontained in WT/DS294/RW pertaining to this 
dispute. 
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Japan, Norway, Korea, 
Mexico and Hong Kong, China spoke. 
                                                      
15 After the meeting Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, No rway and Chinese Taipei re served their third-party 
rights to participate in the Panel's proceedings. 
16 WT/DSB/M/239. WT/DSB/49 
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   The DSB took note of the statements, and a dopted the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS294/AB/RW and Corr.1, and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS294/RW, as modified by 
the Appellate Body Report. 
(viii) Measures concerning the importation, marke ting and sale of tuna and tuna products 
(WT/DSB/M/266, 267) 
 At its meeting on 20 March 2009
, the DSB considered a request by Mexico for the 
establishment of a panel to examine its complain t with regard to US measures concerning the 
importation, marketing and sale of t una and tuna products (WT/DS381/4). 
 The representatives of Mexico and the United States spoke.  The DSB took note and agreed to revert to this matter. 
 At its meeting on 20 April 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter. 
 The representatives of Mexico, the United States and New Zealand 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 Argen tina, Australia, China, Ecuador, the European Communities, 
Guatemala, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Chinese Ta ipei and Turkey reserved their third-party rights 
to participate in the Panel's proceedings.
17 
(ix) Measures relating to zeroing and sunset reviews (WT/DSB/M/273) 
In April 200818, the DSB agreed, pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU, to refer to the original 
Panel, if possible, the matter raised by Japan c oncerning the implementation by the United States of 
the DSB's recommendations and rulings in this dispute.  In May 2009, the United States notified the 
DSB of its decision to appeal certain issues of la w and legal interpretations  developed by the Panel 
(WT/DS322/32). 
At its meeting on 31 August 2009 , the DSB considered the Appellate Body Report contained 
in WT/DS322/AB/RW and the Panel Report containe d in WT/DS322/RW pertaining to this dispute. 
The representatives of Japan, the United States, the European Communiti es, Korea, Norway, 
Thailand and India spoke. 
The DSB took note of the statements, and adopt ed the Appellate Body Report contained in 
WT/DS322/AB/RW and the Panel Report contained in WT/DS322/RW, as upheld by the Appellate 
Body Report. 
                                                      
17 After the meeting, Brazil, Canada, Thailand and th e Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reserved their 
third-party rights to participat e in the Panel's proceedings. 
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  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) Brazil 
(i) Measures affecting imports of retreaded tyres (W T/DSB/M/266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 273, 274) 
 At its meeting on 20 March 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by Brazil on progress 
in the implementation of the DSB's recommendati ons and rulings on this matter (WT/DS332/19). 
  The representatives of Brazil, the Europ ean Communities, Uruguay 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 20 April 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by Brazil on progress 
in the implementation of the DSB's reco mmendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS332/19/Add.1). 
  The representatives of Brazil 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 May 2009
, the DSB considered the status  report by Brazil on progress in 
the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS332/19/Add.2). 
  The representatives of Brazil 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 June 2009
, the DSB considered the status  report by Brazil on progress in 
the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS332/19/Add.3). 
  The representatives of Brazil 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 July 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by Brazil on progress in 
the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS332/19/Add.4). 
  The representatives of Brazil and the European Communities spoke. 
 WT/DSB/49 
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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 31 August 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by Brazil 
on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter 
(WT/DS332/19/Add.5). 
  The representatives of Brazil 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 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by Brazil 
on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this matter (WT/DS332/19/Add.6). 
 
 The representatives of Brazil and the European Communities spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  (b) European Communities 
(i) Measures affecting the approv al and marketing of biotech pr oducts (WT/DSB/M/261, 263, 
265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275)  
 At its meeting on 22 December 2008
, the DSB considered the stat us report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.11 – WT/DS292/31/Add.11 – WT/DS293/31/Add.11). 
 
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Argentina and Canada 
spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 20 January 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.12 – WT/DS292/31/Add.12 – WT/DS293/31/Add.12).  
 The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Canada 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 19 February 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.13 – WT/DS292/31/Add.13 – WT/DS293/31/Add.13).   The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Argentina and Canada 
spoke. 
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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 20 March 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.14 – WT/DS292/31/Add.14 – WT/DS293/31/Add.14). 
  The representatives of the European Communities,  Argentina, Canada 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 April 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.15 – WT/DS292/31/Add.15 – WT/DS293/31/Add.15). 
  The representatives of the European Communiti es, Canada, 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 20 May 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.16 – WT/DS292/31/Add.16 – WT/DS293/31/Add.16).  
 The representatives of the European Communities,  Argentina, Canada 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 June 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.17 – WT/DS292/31/Add.17 – WT/DS293/31/Add.17).   The representatives of the European Communities,  Argentina, Canada 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 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.18 – WT/DS292/31/Add.18 – WT/DS293/31/Add.18).   The representatives of the European Communities,  Argentina, Canada 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/49 
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   At its meeting on 31 August 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.19 – WT/DS293/31/Add.19).   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 25 September 2009
, the DSB considered the stat us report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.20 – WT/DS293/31/Add.20).   The representatives of the European Commun ities, the United States 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 23 October 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS291/37/Add.21 – WT/DS293/31/Add.21). 
 
 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. 
 
(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/263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275)  
 At its meeting on 20 January 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96). 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, Ecuador, the United States Colombia, 
Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatem ala, Brazil, Uruguay, Cameroon and Canada 
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 February 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.1). 
  The representatives of the European Communiti es, the United States, Ecuador, Colombia, 
Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, the Dominican Repub lic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP 
countries), Guatemala, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Ghana and Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   WT/DSB/49 
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   At its meeting on 20 March 2009 , the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.2).   The representatives of the European Communities, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, the 
Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP countries), Panama, Colombia, Guatemala, 
Cameroon 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 April 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.3).  
 The representatives of the European Co mmunities, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, the 
Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP countries), Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cameroon, the United States and Guatemala 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 May 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.4).  
 The representatives of the European Communities, Honduras, Ecuador, Panama, the 
Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf of  the ACP countries), Colombia, the United States, 
Nicaragua and Saint Lucia 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 June 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.5).  
 The representatives of the European Communities, Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, the 
Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP countries), Honduras, Colombia, the 
United States and Cameroon 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 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.6).  
 The representatives of the European Communities, Ecuador, Panama, Honduras, 
the Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf  of the ACP countries), Colombia, Costa Rica, 
the United States, Cameroon, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Saint Lucia (speaking also on behalf of 
Dominica, Grenada and Saint Vin cent and the Grenadines) spoke. 
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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 31 August 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.7). 
  The representatives of the European Commun ities, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, Honduras, 
Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic (speaking al so on behalf of the ACP countries), Ghana, 
Guatemala and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 September 2009
, the DSB considered the stat us report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.8).   The representatives of the European Comm unities, Ecuador, Colombia, the Dominican 
Republic (speaking also on behalf of the ACP coun tries), Honduras, Panama 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 October 2009
, the DSB considered the status report by the European 
Communities on progress in the implementation of the DSB's recommendations and rulings on this 
matter (WT/DS27/96/Add.9).   The representatives of the European Communities, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Colombia, the Dominican Republic (speaking also on behalf  of the ACP countries), Panama, Honduras and the 
United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  (c) United States 
(i) Anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled st eel products from Japan (WT/DSB/M/261, 
263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275) 
 At its meeting on 22 December 2008
, 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.73).  
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 20 January 2009
, 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.74).  WT/DSB/49 
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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 February 2009
, 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.75).  
 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 2009
, 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.76).   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 2009
, 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.77). 
  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 May 2009
, 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.78).  
 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 June 2009
, 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.79).   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/49 
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   At its meeting on 20 July 2009
, 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.80).   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 2009
, 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.81).   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 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.82). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Japan spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
 
 At its meeting on 23 October 2009
, 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.83).   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 ca lculating dumping margins ("zeroing") 
(WT/DSB/M/273, 274, 275) 
 At its meeting on 31 August 2009
, 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).   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 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.1).   The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke.  WT/DSB/49 
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 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 23 October 2009
, 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.2).   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.  
(iii) Measures relating to zeroing and sunset reviews (WT/DSB/M/274, 275) 
 At its meeting on 25 September 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).   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 23 October 2009
, 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.1). 
 
 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.  (iv) Section 110(5) of the US Copyright Act (WT/DSB/M/261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 
273, 274, 275) 
 At its meeting on 22 December 2008
, 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.48). 
 
 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 January 2009
, 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.49).   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/49 
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 At its meeting on 19 February 2009
, 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.50).  
 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 2009
, 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.51).   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 April 2009
, 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.52). 
  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 May 2009
, 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.53).  
 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 June 2009
, 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.54).   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 July 2009
, 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.55). 
  The representatives of the United States  and the European Communities spoke. 
  WT/DSB/49 
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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 31 August 2009
, 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.56). 
  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 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.57). 
 
 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 23 October 2009
, 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.58).   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.  
(v) Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998 (WT/DSB/M/261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 
270, 271, 273, 274, 275)  
 At its meeting on 22 December 2008
, 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.73).   The representatives of the United States, th e European Communities, Cuba, Thailand, the 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, China, Chile , Ecuador, India, Brazil, Nicaragua, Bolivia, 
Argentina and Uruguay spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.  
 At its meeting on 20 January 2009
, 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.74).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Uruguay, China, India, Thailand, Viet Nam, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, 
Mexico, Argentina, Nicaragua and Chile spoke.  WT/DSB/49 
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   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 19 February 2009
, 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.75). 
  The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, 
Nicaragua, Bolivia, China, Ecuador, Chile, India, Th ailand, Viet Nam and the Bolivarian Republic of 
Venezuela 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 2009
, 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.76).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Uruguay, India, Ecuador,  China, Bolivia, Viet Nam, Brazil, Mexico, 
Thailand, Chile 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 2009
, 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.77).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, Brazil, China, 
Ecuador, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Indi a, Costa Rica, Thailand, Mexico 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 20 May 2009
, 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.78).   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Thailand, Costa Rica, India, Viet Nam, 
Chile, 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 19 June 2009
, 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.79).   WT/DSB/49 
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   The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, China, 
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, Indi a, Mexico, Ecuador, Viet Nam, Argentina, Chile 
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 July 2009
, 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.80). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, the European Commun ities, Cuba, India, 
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ecuador, Co sta Rica, China, Chile, Brazil, Nicaragua 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 31 August 2009
, 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.81). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, Ecuador, India, 
China, Brazil, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuel a, Viet Nam, Costa Rica, Argentina and Chile 
spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting.   At its meeting on 25 September 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.82). 
 
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Ecuador, Br azil, India 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 23 October 2009
, 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.83).  
 The representatives of the United States, the European Communities, Cuba, the Bolivarian 
Republic of Venezuela, Ecuador, Viet Nam, India,  Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua, Angola and 
China spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements and agreed  to revert to this matter at its next regular 
meeting. 
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  7. Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the European 
Commission regarding the importation of high-quality beef and the dispute:   "EC – Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Pr oducts (Hormones)":  Statements by 
Argentina, Australia and Uruguay (WT/DSB/M/270) 
 At the DSB meeting on 19 June 2009
, Argentina, Australia and Uruguay raised the matter 
concerning the bilateral agreement reached by th e European Communities and the United States 
pertaining to this dispute (DS26).   The representatives of Australia, Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand, Paraguay, Brazil, Nicaragua, India, the European Commu nities and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
8. Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the European 
Commission regarding the importation of high-quality beef and the dispute:   
"EC – Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Pr oducts (Hormones)":  (a) Statement by 
Australia;  (b) Statement by New Zealand;  (c) Statement by Argentina;  (d) Statement by Uruguay;  and (e) Statement by Brazil (WT/DSB/M/275) 
At the DSB meeting on 23 October 2009
, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay and 
Brazil raised the matter concerning the agreem ent reached by the European Communities and 
the United States pertaining to this dispute (DS26), which was notified to the WTO on 
25 September 2009 (WT/DS26/28). 
 The representatives of Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, the 
European Communities and the United States spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
9. Mexico – Definitive countervailing measur es on olive oil from the European 
Communities:  Statement by Mexico (WT/DSB/M/260) 
 At the DSB meeting on 11 December 2008 , Mexico made a statement regarding the 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations  and rulings in this dispute (DS341). 
  The representatives of Mexico and the European Communities spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
10. United States – Continued Dumping and Subsid y Offset Act of 2000:  Implementation of 
the recommendations adopted by the DSB:  Statements by the European Communities 
and Japan (WT/DSB/M/261, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275)  
 At the DSB meeting on 22 December 2008
, 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, Braz il, India, Canada, China, 
Thailand and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/49 
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 At its meeting on 20 January 2009 , the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of the European Communiti es, Japan, India, China, Thailand, Canada, 
Brazil and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 19 February 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Communities and Japan. 
  The representatives of the European Communitie s, Japan, Brazil, India, China, Canada, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.  
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
  At its meeting on 20 March 2009
, the DSB again considered this  matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of the European Communitie s, Japan, India, Canada, China, Brazil, 
Thailand and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 20 April 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan. 
  The representatives of the European Communitie s, Japan, India, China, Canada, Brazil, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
 At its meeting on 20 May 2009
, 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, 
India and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 19 June 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan. 
 
 The representatives of the European Communitie s, Japan, China, India, Canada, Brazil, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements. 
 
 At its meeting on 20 July 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan.  WT/DSB/49 
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   The representatives of the European Communiti es, Japan, Brazil, China, Canada, Thailand, 
India and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 31 August 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Japan, the European Co mmunities, China, Canada, India, Thailand, 
Brazil and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.   At its meeting on 25 September 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of 
the European Communities and Japan. 
 
 The representatives of Japan, th e European Communities, Indi a, Canada, Brazil, China, 
Thailand and the United States spoke.   The DSB took note of the statements.  
 At its meeting on 23 October 2009
, the DSB again considered this matter at the request of the 
European Communities and Japan.   The representatives of Japan, the European Co mmunities, Brazil, Canada, Thailand, China, 
India and the United States spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  
11. United States – Continued suspension of obligations in the EC - Hormones dispute/ 
Canada – Continued suspension of obligations in the EC - Hormones dispute:  Implementation of the recommendations of the DSB (WT/DSB/M/260) 
 At the DSB meeting on 11 December 2008
, 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 these disputes (DS320, DS321), pursuant to Article 21.3 of the DSU. 
  The representatives of the European Communiti es, Canada, the United States, Australia and 
Mexico spoke. 
 
 The DSB took note of the statements 
12. United States – Customs Bond Directive for merchandise subject to anti-
dumping/countervailing duties:  Statement by the United States on implementation of 
the recommendations adopted by the DSB (WT/DSB/M/267) 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2009
, the United States made a statement regarding the 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations  and rulings in this dispute (DS345). 
  The representatives of the United States and India spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements.  WT/DSB/49 
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  13. United States – Final anti-dumping measures on stainless steel from Mexico:  Statement 
by the United States (WT/DSB/M/268) 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 May 2009 , the United States made a statement regarding the steps 
taken towards the implementation of the DSB's reco mmendations and rulings in this dispute (DS344). 
 
 The representatives of the United States and Mexico spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements. 
14. United States – Measures relating to shrimp from Thailand:  Statement by the 
United States on implementation of the recommendations adopted by the DSB 
(WT/DSB/M/267) 
 At the DSB meeting on 20 April 2009
, the United States made a statement regarding the 
implementation of the DSB's recommendations  and rulings in this dispute (DS343). 
  The representatives of the United States and Thailand spoke. 
 The DSB took note of the statements. 
15. United States – Subsidies on upland cotton:   Recourse to arbitration by the 
United States under Article 22.6 of the DSU and Articles 4.11 and 7.10 of the SCM Agreement:  Decisions by the Arbitrators:   Statement by Brazil (WT/DSB/M/274) 
 At the DSB meeting on 25 September 2009
, Brazil made a statement regarding the decisions 
by the Arbitrators pertaining to this dispute (DS267). 
 
 The representatives of Brazil, Aust ralia and the United States spoke. 
  The DSB took note of the statements. 
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