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KOREA — ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON PNEUMATIC VALVES FROM JAPAN COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Appellate Body Report
Date: 11 July 2019
Document codes: WT/DS504/8
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Brazil, China, Ecuador, EU, Norway, Singapore, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.2, 12.2.2, 1  Anti-dumping

KOREA — ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON PNEUMATIC VALVES FROM JAPAN
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 9 July 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the Chair of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I refer to the letter from the Chair of the Appellate Body dated 27 July 2018, setting out the reasons
why the Appellate Body would not be able to circulate its Report in these proceedings within the
timeframe provided for in Article 17.5 of the DSU. We can now inform you that we expect to circulate
the Appellate Body Report in this appeal no later than Tuesday, 10 September 2019.
KOREA — ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON PNEUMATIC VALVES FROM JAPAN COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Report of the Appellate Body
Date: 10 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS504/9; WT/DS504/AB/R
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: Brazil, China, Ecuador, EU, Norway, Singapore, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.2, 12.2.2, 1  Anti-dumping

KOREA — ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON PNEUMATIC VALVES FROM JAPAN
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 10 September 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to
the Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

It is my honour to provide to you a confidential advance copy of the Report of the Appellate Body in
Korea – Anti-Dumping Duties on Pneumatic Valves from Japan (). The Report will
be circulated to Members of the at approximately 5.00 p.m. today, and is
confidential until circulation. The three Members of the Appellate Body who served on this
appeal were Mr Ujal Singh Bhatia as Presiding Member, and Mr Thomas R. Graham and
Mr Shree B.C. Servansing as Members.
UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON SUPERCALENDERED PAPER FROM CANADA RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6 OF THE DSU BY THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION OF THE ARBITRATOR
Document: Note by the Secretariat
Date: 6 August 2020
Document codes: WT/DS505/15; WT/DS505/14
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Turkey
Dispute stage: Retaliation & Arbitration
Agreements cited: Art. 11.2, 11.3, 1.1(a)(iv)(1), 12.8, 1.1(b), 14(d), 10, 14, 19.1, 19.3, 19.4, 12.1, 11.1, 11.6, 1.1(a)(1), 2, 12.7, 12.2, 12.3, 12.8, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – COUNTERVAILING MEASURES ON
SUPERCALENDERED PAPER FROM CANADA
RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.6 OF THE DSU BY THE UNITED STATES
CONSTITUTION OF THE ARBITRATOR
Note by the Secretariat
1. At the meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 29 June 2020, the DSB took note
that the matter raised by the United States in documen t has been referred to
arbitration, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall grant
authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the expiry
of the reasonable period of time unless the DSB decides by consensus to reject the
request. However, if the Member concerned objects to the level of suspension proposed,
or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have not been
followed where a complaining party has requested authorization to suspend concessions
or other obligations pursuant to paragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be referred to
arbitration. Such arbitration shall be carried out by the original panel, if members are
available, or by an arbitrator15 appointed by the Director-General and shall be completed
within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of time. Concessions
or other obligations shall not be suspended during the course of the arbitration.
(original footnote) 15 The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring either to an
individual or a group.
3. The arbitration will be carried out by the original panelists as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Paul O'Connor

 Members: Mr David Evans
 Mr Colin McCarthy
INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
Document: REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS Communication from the European Union
Date: 15 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS506/2
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Indonesia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1  Import LicensingArt. 4.2, 14  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I:1, II:1, III, III:4, VIII:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT

REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 14 April 2016, fr om the delegation of the European Union to
the delegation of Brazil, the delegation of In donesia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby notifies the Government of Brazil, the Government of
Indonesia, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of
the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Brazil in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 April 2016 , ,
, , , ) entitled Indonesia — Measures
Concerning the Importation of Bovine Meat.

The European Union is a major global exporter of bovine meat products and maintains important
trade relations with Indonesia. In 2015, the European Union exported bovine meat products which
are valued at approximately 1,9 billion €. The Indonesian import requirements may have a
substantial impact on trade flows between the Eu ropean Union and Indonesia. Accordingly, the
European Union has a substantial trade interest in this dispute.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 18 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS506/3
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Indonesia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1  Import LicensingArt. 4.2, 14  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I:1, II:1, III, III:4, VIII:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 15 April 2016, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the Republic of Indonesia that,
in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in Indonesia’s
consultations with Brazil pursuant to the communication entitled Indonesia – Measures Concerning
the Importation of Bovine Meat circulated to WTO Members on 7 April 2016 ().

Australia has substantial trade and commercial interests in this matter as a significant exporter of
bovine meat products to Indonesia. In 2014, bovine meat products were Australia’s fourth largest
goods export to Indonesia, valued at over A$321 million.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Me mbers under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from New Zealand
Date: 19 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS506/4; WT/DS506/1; G/L/1145; G/SPS/GEN/1486; G/LIC/D/50; G/TBT/D/49; G/AG/GEN/130
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Indonesia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1  Import LicensingArt. 4.2, 14  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I:1, II:1, III, III:4, VIII:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 15 April 2016, from the delegation of New Zealand to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by Brazil in Indonesia – Measures Concerning the
Importation of Bovine Meat , circulated to Members on 7 April 2016 (, ,
, ,, ). My authorities have instructed me
to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of New Zealand’s desire to be
joined in these consultations pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 New Zealand has a substantial trade interest in these consultations as New Zealand is an
exporter of agricultural products to Indonesia th at are also subject to the laws and regulations
cited by Brazil in its consultations request.

New Zealand looks forward to confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to join
the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 19 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS506/5; WT/DS506/1
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Indonesia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1  Import LicensingArt. 4.2, 14  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I:1, II:1, III, III:4, VIII:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 15 April 2016, from the delegation of the United States to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by Brazil on Indonesia – Measures Concerning
Importation of Bovine Meat (). My authorities have instructed me to notify the
consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the United States to be
joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. From 2012 - 2014, U.S. exports to Indonesia of
beef products subject to the measures at issu e were valued at $48.6 million and account for
approximately six percent by value of Indonesian imports of beef products. Furthermore, the
United States is a party to a pending dispute ( Indonesia – Importation of Horticultural Products,
Animals, and Animal Products ), which concerns products and measures that also are covered in
this request for consultations. As such, the United States has a substantial trade interest in these
consultations.
INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Chinese Taipei
Date: 20 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS506/6; WT/DS506/1; G/L/1145; G/SPS/GEN/1486; G/LIC/D/50; G/TBT/D/49; G/AG/GEN/130
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Indonesia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1  Import LicensingArt. 4.2, 14  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I:1, II:1, III, III:4, VIII:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Chinese Taipei
The following communication, dated 15 April 2016, fr om the delegation of Chinese Taipei to the
delegation of Indonesia, the delegation of Brazil and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu wishes to refer to the
consultations requested by Brazil in the communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 April
2016 (, , , , , ) titled
Indonesia - Measures Concerning the Importation of Bovine Meat.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notifies the
consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in these
consultations because of a substantial trade interest involved.

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu , Kinmen and Matsu looks forward to receiving
confirmation of acceptance of this request as well as advice regarding the time and venue for
these consultations.
INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT ACCEPTANCE BY INDONESIA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY INDONESIA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 29 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS506/7
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Indonesia
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1  Import LicensingArt. 4.2, 14  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 5.1, 5.2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I:1, II:1, III, III:4, VIII:1, X:3, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7, 8, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

INDONESIA - MEASURES CONCERNING THE IMPORTATION OF BOVINE MEAT
ACCEPTANCE BY INDONESIA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Australia, the European Union, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, and the United States notified the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by
Brazil, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The delegation of Indonesia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Australia, the
European Union, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, and the United States to join the consultations.

INDONÉSIE – MESURES CONCERNANT L'IMPORTATION DE VIANDE BOVINE
PARTICIPATION AUX CONSULTATIONS
l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux
le règlement des différends.

La délégation de l'Indonésie a informé l'ORD qu'elle avait accepté les demandes de participation
et l'Union européenne.

INDONESIA - MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LA IMPORTACIÓN
DE CARNE DE BOVINO

La delegación de Indonesia ha informado al OSD de que ha aceptado las solicitudes de asociación
Unión Europea.
THAILAND – SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 19 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS507/2
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Thailand
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2, 3.3, 6.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2, 5(c), 6.3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

THAILAND – SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 15 April 2016, fr om the delegation of the European Union to
the delegation of Brazil, the delegation of Thailand and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby notifies the Government of Brazil, the Government
of Thailand, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade interest of
the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Brazil in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 April 2016 , ,
) entitled Thailand – Subsidies on Sugar.

The European Union is a major global exporter of sugar and maintains important trade relations
with Thailand. It annually exports around 1.4 m illion tonnes of sugar. The Thai sugar subsidies
may have a substantial impact on trade flows between the European Union and export markets.
Accordingly, the European Union has a substantial trade interest in this dispute.

The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
THAILAND – SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Guatemala
Date: 21 April 2016
Document codes: WT/DS507/3
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: Thailand
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2, 3.3, 6.3, 8, 9.1, 10.1  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2, 5(c), 6.3  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

THAILAND – SUBSIDIES ON SUGAR
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Guatemala
The following communication, dated 18 April 2016, from the delegation of Guatemala to the
delegation of Brazil, the delegation of Thailand and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

In accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (the "DSU"), the Government of Guatemala hereby notifies its desire to
join in the consultations requested by Brazil conc erning certain subsidies provided by Thailand to
the sugar sector.
The request for consultations to Thailand from Brazil, dated 4 April 2016, was circulated to the
WTO Members as document , ,
Guatemala has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, as it exports more than
2.1 million metric tonnes of sugar globally.
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a request
that it be circulated to the Members. Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest
convenience, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering this request.
CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Mexico
Date: 27 July 2016
Document codes: WT/DS508/2; WT/DS508/1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994

CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 25 July 2016, from the delegation of Mexico to the delegation
of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body,
is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that Mexico has a substantial trade interest
in the request for consultation s by t he United States in China - Export Duties on Certain Raw
Materials (DS508) ().

The products at issue in these consultations are of considerable interest because Mexico is one of
the world's leading producers and exporters of the minerals concerned.

In 2015, Mexico was among the 10 main producers of graphite, copper and lead ; i n terms of
international trade, it was the number one exporter of lead, with exports totalling
US$1,415 million. That same year, it was among the 10 leading exporters of copper, antimony and
tantalum.

In view of the above, Mexico hereby notifies its wish to be joined in the consultations in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes. We look forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request, as
well as advice regarding the time and venue for these consultations.
CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 28 July 2016
Document codes: WT/DS508/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994

CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 25 July 2016, fr om the delegation of the European Union to
the delegation of China, the delegation of the Un ited States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Union hereby noti fies the Government of China, the
Government of the United States, and the Disp ute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Union, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communicati on circulated to WTO Members on 14 July 2016
() entitled China – Export Duties on Certain Raw Materials and in a communication to
WTO Members on 25 July 2016 () entitled China – Export Duties on Certain
Raw Materials.
A substantial number of raw materials used by industry in the European Union, including the
raw materials at issue, are imported from the People's Republic of China, and on 19 July 2016, the
European Union also requested consultations under the DSU on the same measures.
The European Union has therefore a substantial tr ade interest in the present dispute and in the
correct application of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade as well as the Protocol for the
Accession of China and the Report of the Working Party on the Accession of China as applicable.
The European Union looks forward to being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 28 July 2016
Document codes: WT/DS508/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994

CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 26 July 2016, from the delegation of Canada to the delegation
of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understand ing on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the
consultations requested by the United States and European Union pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of
the DSU and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect to
China's export duties and restrictions on certain raw materials. The requests of the United States
and European Union are set out in documents , ,
and

 As a significant importer of most of the raw materials at issue in this dispute, Canada has a
substantial trade interest in these proceedings. China is Canada’s second largest supplier of these
raw materials and Canadian imports of these products from China have increased significantly in
recent years. The export duties and restrictions at issue in this dispute may affect a number of
Canada’s manufacturing industries that rely on these raw materials. More generally, the export
duties and restrictions have consequences for international trade, as will any resolution of this
matter.

 As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it be
permitted to join the consultations in this dispute.

A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 2 September 2016
Document codes: WT/DS508/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 1.2  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994

CHINA - EXPORT DUTIES ON CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Mexico, Canada and the European Union notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their
desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the Uni ted States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of
the DSU.

The delegation of China informed the DSB that it has accepted the requests of Mexico, Canada and
the European Union to join the consultations.

CERTAINES MATIÈRES PREMIÈRES
AUX CONSULTATIONS

DETERMINADAS MATERIAS PRIMAS
México, el Canadá y la Uni ón Europea notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD), de
CHINA – DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 28 July 2016
Document codes: WT/DS509/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Oman, Taiwan, Vietnam, U.S., Russia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Singapore
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 11.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 5.2, Part I, para. 1.2,   Protocol of Accession

CHINA – DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN
RAW MATERIALS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 26 July 2016, from the delegation of Canada to the delegation
of China, the delegation of the European Union and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understand ing on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the
consultations requested by the United States and European Union pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of
the DSU and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect to
China's export duties and restrictions on certain raw materials. The requests of the United States
and European Union are set out in documents , ,
and

 As a significant importer of most of the raw materials at issue in this dispute, Canada has a
substantial trade interest in these proceedings. China is Canada’s second largest supplier of these
raw materials and Canadian imports of these products from China have increased significantly in
recent years. The export duties and restrictions at issue in this dispute may affect a number of
Canada’s manufacturing industries that rely on these raw materials. More generally, the export
duties and restrictions have consequences for international trade, as will any resolution of this
matter.

 As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it be
permitted to join the consultations in this dispute.

A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
CHINA – DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 3 August 2016
Document codes: WT/DS509/3; WT/DS509/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Oman, Taiwan, Vietnam, U.S., Russia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Singapore
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 11.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 5.2, Part I, para. 1.2,   Protocol of Accession

CHINA – DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE EXPORTATION
OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 27 July 2016, from the delegation of the United States to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the Euro pean Union and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 This concerns the request for cons ultations by the European Union on China – Duties and
Other Measures Concerning the Exportation of Certain Raw Materials (), circulated on
25 July 2016. My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of the desire of the United States to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

The United States has a substantial trade inte rest in these consultations. They concern
certain measures of China related to the expo rtation of antimony, chromium, cobalt, copper,
graphite, indium, lead, magnesia, talc, tantalum, and tin from China on which the United States
also has requested consultations ( and ). These measures restrain
China's exports of the named raw materials, which are used by US industries, and they affect the
conditions of competition for US-produced goods sold in the United States and in foreign markets.
CHINA – DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Mexico
Date: 3 August 2016
Document codes: WT/DS509/4; WT/DS509/1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Oman, Taiwan, Vietnam, U.S., Russia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Singapore
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 11.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 5.2, Part I, para. 1.2,   Protocol of Accession

CHINA – DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE
EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 29 July 2016, from the delegation of Mexico to the delegation
of China, the delegation of the European Union and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I have been instructed by my authorities to inform you that Mexico has a substantial trade interest
in the request for consultations by the European Union in China – Duties and Other Measures
Concerning the Exportation of Certain Raw Materials (DS509) ().

The products at issue in these consultations are of considerable interest because Mexico is one of
the world's leading producers and exporters of the minerals concerned.

In 2015, Mexico was among the ten main producers of graphite, copper and lead; in terms of
international trade, it was the number one exporter of lead, with exports totalling
US$1,415 million. That same year, it was among the ten leading exporters of copper, antimony
and tantalum.

In view of the above, Mexico hereby notifies its wish to be joined in the consultations in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes . We look forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request,
as well as advice regarding the time and venue for these consultations.
CHINA - DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 2 September 2016
Document codes: WT/DS509/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: China
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Oman, Taiwan, Vietnam, U.S., Russia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Singapore
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 11.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. XI:1  GATT 1994Part I, para. 5.1, Part I, para. 5.2, Part I, para. 1.2,   Protocol of Accession

CHINA - DUTIES AND OTHER MEASURES CONCERNING THE
EXPORTATION OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS
ACCEPTANCE BY CHINA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Mexico, Canada and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire
to be joined in the consultations requested by the European Union, pursuant to Article 4.11 of
the DSU.

The delegation of China informed the DSB that it has accepted the requests of Mexico, Canada and
the United States to join the consultations.

CHINE - DROITS ET AUTRES MESURES CONCERNANT L'EXPORTATION
DE CERTAINES MATIÈRES PREMIÈRES
AUX CONSULTATIONS
(ORD) qu'ils désirai ent être admis à participer aux consultations demandées par l'Union
différends.

CHINA - DERECHOS Y OTRAS MEDIDAS CONCERNIENTES A
LA EXPORTACIÓN DE DETERMINADAS MATERIAS PRIMAS
México, el Canadá y los Estados Unidos notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD), de
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF INDIA NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 24 April 2018
Document codes: WT/DS510/3; WT/DS510/2; WT/DS510/2
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 25, 1.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING
TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF INDIA
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 21 March 2017, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB ) established a panel
pursuant to the request of India in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB by India in document
 and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 11 April 2018, India requested the Director-General to determine the composition of the
Panel, pursuant to Article 8.7 of the DSU. This paragraph provides:

If there is no agreement on the pan elists within 20 days after the date of the
establishment of a panel, at the request of either party, the Director -General, in
consultation with the Chairman of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council
or Committee, shall determine the composition of the panel by appointing the
panelists whom the Director -General considers most appropriate in accordance with
any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the covered agreement or
covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting with the parties
to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the composition
of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Ch airman receives
such a request.
4. On 24 April 2018, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Alberto Juan Dumont

 Members: Ms Penelope Jane Ridings
Mr Miguel Rodriguez Mendoza

5. Brazil, China, the European Union, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway, the
Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and Turkey have
reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 15 October 2018
Document codes: WT/DS510/4
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 25, 1.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING
TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 11 October 2018, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circul ated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the period in which a panel shall cond uct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on United States — Certain Measures Relating to the Renewable Energy Sector (DS510)
was established by the DSB on 21 March 2017 and composed on 24 April 2018.

Due to the complexity of the dispute, the Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties in the
second quarter of 2019.

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three working
languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and the Panel is
not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR NOTIFICATION OF AN APPEAL BY THE UNITED STATES UNDER ARTICLE 16.4 AND ARTICLE 17 OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES (DSU), AND UNDER RULE 20(1) OF THE WORKING PROCEDURES FOR APPELLATE REVIEW
Document: THE WORKING PROCEDURES FOR APPELLATE REVIEW
Date: 16 August 2019
Document codes: WT/DS510/5
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 25, 1.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
NOTIFICATION OF AN APPEAL BY THE UNITED STATES UNDER ARTICLE 16.4 AND
ARTICLE 17 OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING
THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES (DSU), AND UNDER RULE 20(1) OF
THE WORKING PROCEDURES FOR APPELLATE REVIEW
The following communication, dated 15 August 2019, from the delegation of the United States,
is being circulated to Members.

Pursuant to Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") and Rule 23 of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review , the United States
hereby notifies its decision to appeal to the Appellate Body certain issues of law covered in the
Report of the Panel in United States – Certain Measures Relating to the Renewable Energy Sector
() and certain legal interpretations developed by the Panel.

The United States seeks review by the Appellate Body of the Panel's legal findings that the amended
versions of the Washington State Additional Incentive ("Washington amended measure") and the
California Manufacturer Adder ("California amended measure") fell w ithin the Panel 's terms of
reference.1 The Panel 's findings are based on an erroneous interpretation and application of
Articles 6.2 and 7.1 of the DSU. In particular, the Panel erred in finding that the Washington
amended measure and California amended measure were within its terms of reference. Furthermore,
because the Washington amended measure and California amended measure were not within the
Panel's terms of reference, the Panel erred as a matter of law in finding that the Washington
amended measure and California amended measure were inconsistent with Article III:4 of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.2
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
Document: Panel Report
Date: 14 October 2019
Document codes: WT/DS510/7
Complainant: India
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, China, EU, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Art. 25, 1.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 2.2  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING
TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
COMMUNICATION FROM THE APPELLATE BODY
The following communication, dated 14 October 2019, from the Chair of the Appellate Body to the
Chair of the Dispute Settlement Body, is being circulated to Members.

I am writing pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), which states that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will circulate its
Report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 further states that when the Appellate Body considers that
it cannot provide its Report within 60 days, "it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the
delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its Report. In no case shall
the proceedings exceed 90 days."

The United States notified the DSB on 15 August 2019 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law
covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the Panel in this case. As a result,
the 60-day period expires on 14 October 2019. We regret that we will not be able to circulate a Report
in this case by that date. There is a queue of appeals pending, as is well known, and we are considering
them in the order in which they were appealed. Consequently, we shall not be able to complete this
case within the required 90 days. We assume that Members will understand the impossibility of our
doing so
CHINA – DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Australia
Date: 3 October 2016
Document codes: WT/DS511/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2, 6.3, 7.2(b)  Agriculture

CHINA – DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 30 September 2016 , from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's Republic of China that, in light
of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in China 's consultations with
the United States pursuant to the communication entitled China – Domestic Support for
Agricultural Producers circulated to WTO Members on 20 September 2016 (WT/DS511).

Australia has substantial trade and commercial interests in this matter as a significant exporter of
agricultural products to China. In 2015 China was estimated to be Australia 's largest agricultural
market, with exports totalling A$9.8 billion. This included A$466 million in wheat exports and
A$544 million in the export of other cereals.

Mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia
looks forward to receiving your reply, and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
CHINA – DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 3 October 2016
Document codes: WT/DS511/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, EU, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 3.2, 6.3, 7.2(b)  Agriculture

CHINA – DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 30 September 2016, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Gover nment of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the consultations
requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article 19 of the
Agreement on Agriculture and Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
with respect to all support China provides in favour of agricultural producers. The request of the
United States is set out in document
As a significant exporter of wheat and corn, two of the specified agricultural products at issue in
this dispute, Canada has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings. With respect to wheat
in particular, Canada is China's second largest supplier. With respect to both commodities, the
measures at issue in this dispute may affect the ability of Canada 's producers to export to China.
More generally, possible interpretations of the methodology to calculate market price support and
product-specific aggregate measurement of support could have systemic consequences for the
international trade in agricultural products.
As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it be permitted to
join the consultations in this dispute.
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a request
that it be circulated to Members.