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UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Withdrawal of Appeal by the United States in accordance with Rule 30(1) of the  Working Procedures for Appellate Review
Date: 7 October 2003
Document codes: WT/DS257/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH
RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Withdrawal of Appeal by the United States
in accordance with Rule 30(1) of the Working Procedures for Appellate Review
The following notification, dated 3 October 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Chairman of the Appellate Body and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated to Members.
For scheduling reasons, the United States hereby withdraws its October 2, 2003, notice of
appeal in the above-referenced case. This withdrawal is made pursuant to Rule 30 of the Working
Procedures for Appellate Review , and is conditional on the right of the United States to file a new
notice of appeal pursuant to Rule 20 of the Working Procedures.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 19 December 2003
Document codes: WT/DS257/9
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH
RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 17 December 2003, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days afte r the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Ar ticle 17.5 states, furthermore, 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.

 The United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body on 21 October 2003 of its decision to
appeal certain issues of law covered in the Pane l Report and legal interpre tations developed by the
Panel in this case, with the result that the 60-day period expires on Friday, 19 December 2003. Due to
the time required for completion and translation of th e Report, the Appellate Body will not be able to
circulate its Report by Friday, 19 December 2003. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report in this
appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Monday, 19 January 2004.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 20 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS257/10; WT/DS257/AB/R.
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH
RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 19 January, from the Chairman of the Appellate Body
addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
It is my honour to provide to you the Report of the Appellate Body in United States – Final
Countervailing Duty Determination With Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber Products from
Canada, It will be circulated to Members of the later
today, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It is a confidential document until its circulation. The three
Members of the Appellate Body who served on th is appeal were: Mr. Luiz Olavo Baptista, as
Presiding Member; Mr. John Lockhart and Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as Members.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 9 March 2004
Document codes: WT/DS257/12
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 5 March 2004, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request of the United States.

 At its 17 February 2004, meeting, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted
recommendations and rulings in the dispute United States – Final Countervailing Duty Determination
with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada (WT/DS257). My authorities have
instructed me to advise the DSB of the intentions of the United States with respect to implementation
of the recommendations and rulings of the DSB, as is our responsibility under Article 21.3 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"). Canada has
agreed that the United States would inform the DSB of the US intentions by letter rather than at a
special meeting of the DSB.

 It is the intention of the United States to implement the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB in this dispute in a manner that respects US WTO obligations, and we have begun to evaluate
options for doing so. The United States will need a reasonable period of time in which to do this. My
delegation stands ready to discuss this matter with Canada, in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the
DSU.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 30 April 2004
Document codes: WT/DS257/13
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 28 April 2004, from the delegation of Canada and the
delegation of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 The representatives of Canada and the United St ates wish to inform you that, pursuant to
Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ,
we have mutually agreed that the reasonable pe riod of time to implement the recommendations and
rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body in the above-re ferenced dispute shall be ten months, that is
from 17 February 2004 to 17 December 2004. In order to complete US procedures for
implementation of WTO decisions by 17 December , the United States anticipates issuing an amended
final countervailing duty determina tion by 30 November 2004. We request that you circulate this
notification to the Members of the Dispute Settlement Body.

(signed)
Linnet F. Deily
Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO
For the Government of the United States
(signed)
Sergio Marchi
Ambassador
Permanent Representative to the WTO
For the Government of Canada
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Status Report by the United States
Date: 11 November 2004
Document codes: WT/DS257/14
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Status Report by the United States

 The following communication, dated 10 November 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS257)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 On 17 February 2004, the Dispute Settleme nt Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in (WT/DS257). By letter of 5 March 2004, the United States informed
the DSB of its intention to implement those recommendations and rulings, and advised the DSB that a
"reasonable period of time" would be required to do this. On 28 April 2004, the United States and
Canada informed the DSB that they had agreed that the reasonable period of time would be ten
months, that is, from 17 February 2004 to 17 December 2004.

 Since that time, the US Department of Commerce has been collecting and analysing
information relevant to the recommendations a nd rulings of the DSB in its countervailing duty
investigation of softwood lumber products from Canada , and, on the basis of that information, intends
to issue a determination in that investigation in the near future.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 December 2004
Document codes: WT/DS257/14/Add.1
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 December 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS257)

 The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 On 17 February 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations
and rulings in (WT/DS257). By letter of 5 March 2004, the United States informed
the DSB of its intention to implement those recommendations and rulings, and advised the DSB that a
"reasonable period of time" would be required to do this. On 28 April 2004, the United States and
Canada informed the DSB that they had agreed th at the reasonable period of time would be ten
months, that is, from 17 February 2004 to 17 December 2004.

 Since that time, the US Department of Commerce has collected and analysed information
relevant to the recommendations and rulings of th e DSB in its countervailing duty investigation of
softwood lumber products from Canada; has rece ived written comments from the interested parties
on a draft; and, on the basis of the inform ation and comments submitte d, intends to issue a
determination in that investigation in the near future.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU Constitution of the Panel Note by the Secretariat
Date: 14 February 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/19; WT/DS257/15.
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH
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Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU

Constitution of the Panel

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 14 January 2005, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) referred this dispute,
if possible, to the original Panel in accordan ce with Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU) to examine the matter re ferred to the DSB by Canada in document

2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute also agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by Canada in document , the ma tter referred to the DSB by Canada in
that 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. It was not possible for a member of the original Panel to participate in these proceedings.
4. On 7 February 2005, the parties agreed on a replacement panelist, and as a result the Panel
was composed as follows:
Chairman: Mr Elbio O. Rosselli
 Members: Ms Marta Calmon Lemme
 Mr Remo Moretta

5. China and the European Communities have reserve d their rights to participate in the Panel
proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 14 February 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/20; WT/DS257/17
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At the meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 14 January 2005, it was agreed that the
matter raised by the United States in document was referred to arbitration in
accordance with 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 oblig ations within 30 days of the expiry of the
reasonable period of time unless the DSB decid es 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 sha ll be referred to arbitration. Such arbitration
shall be carried out by the original panel, if members are available, or by an arbitrator
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appointed by the Director-Gener al and shall be completed with in 60 days after the date of
expiry of the reasonable period of time. C oncessions or other obligations shall not be
suspended during the course of the arbitration."

3. It was not possible for a member of the original Panel to participate in these proceedings.
4. On 7 February 2005, the parties agreed on a replacement panelist, and as a result the
arbitration will be carried out by the following individuals:
Chairman: Mr Elbio O. Rosselli
 Members: Ms Marta Calmon Lemme
 Mr Remo Moretta
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse to Article 22.6 of the DSU by the United States Communication from the Arbitrator
Date: 1 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/21
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

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WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse to Article 22.6 of the DSU by the United States

Communication from the Arbitrator

 The following communication, dated 15 Febr uary 2005, has been received from the
delegation of the United States and the delegation of Canada, and a ddressed to Mr Elbio O. Rosselli,
Chairman of the arbitrators.

 The United States and Canada wish to thank you and the other arbitrators for accepting to
serve in the above-referenced proceeding.

 On 30 December 2004, Canada requested that the WTO Dispute Settlement Body establish a
panel under Article 21.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") and simultaneously requested authorization under Article 22.2 of the DSU to
suspend concessions or other obligations with resp ect to the United States. The United States
objected to the Canadian Article 22.2 request on 13 January 2005. The matter has been referred to
arbitration pursuant to Article 22.6 of the DSU. The United States and Canada understand that you
and the other arbitrators have also accepted to serve as panelists in the Article 21.5 compliance
proceeding. In accordance with paragraph 5 of the "Agreed Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of
the Dispute Settlement Understanding Applicable to the WTO Dispute: United States – Final
Countervailing Duty Determination with Respec t to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada
(WT/DS257)," dated 14 January 2005 (), the United States and Canada request that the
Article 22.6 arbitration proceedings be suspe nded until either party requests their resumption
following adoption by the DSB of the recommendations and rulings in the Article 21.5 compliance
proceedings.

 In accordance with the joint request by the parties, the Arbitrator has suspended the
arbitration proceeding.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 2 November 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/23
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH
RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 2 Novemb er 2005, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its Report no later than 60 days afte r the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Ar ticle 17.5 states, furthermore, 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.

 The United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body on 6 September 2005 of its decision
to appeal certain issues of law covered in the Pa nel Report and legal interpre tations developed by the
Panel in this case, with the result that the 60-day period expires on Monday, 7 November 2005. Due
to the time required for completion and translation of the Report, the Appellate Body will not be able
to circulate its Report by Monday, 7 November 2005. We estimate that the Appellate B ody Report in
this appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Monday, 5 December 2005.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 5 December 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/24
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH
RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU

Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 5 Decemb er 2005, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in United States –
Final Countervailing Duty Determ ination with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada ,
Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU , It will be circulated to
Members of the at 4 p. m. today, in accordance with paragraph 5 of
Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It is
a confidential document until its circulation. Th e three Members of the Appellate Body who served
on this appeal were: Ms. Merit E. Janow, as Pr esiding Member; Mr. Luiz Olavo Baptista and
Mr. Girogio Sacerdoti, as Members.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Report of the Panel Corrigendum
Date: 29 August 2003
Document codes: WT/DS257/R/Corr.11; WT/DS257/R
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY
DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN
SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Report of the Panel
Corrigendum
The following text should be added to the end of footnote 75 in document :
"In addition, prior to the first substantive meeting we ruled, in respect of three unsolicited
amicus curiae briefs that were sent to us, that we would consider any arguments raised by amici
curiae only to the extent that those arguments were taken up in the written submissions and/or oral
statements of any party or third party."
UNITED STATES - FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 23 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS257/11; WT/DS257/AB/R; WT/DS257/R
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES - FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 17 February 2004, the Dis pute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on United States – Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Respect to Certain Softwood
Lumber from Canada () and the Panel report ( and Corr.1), as
modified by the Appellate Body report. The Pane l report should be read in conjunction with the
Appellate Body report.

ÉTATS-UNIS - DÉTERMINATION FINALE EN MATIÈRE DE DROITS
COMPENSATEURS CONCERNANT CERTAINS BOIS D'ŒUVRE

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial

 À sa réunion du 14 février 2004, l'Organe de rè glement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé " États-Unis – Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs
concernant certains bois d'œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada " () et le
Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - DETERMINACIÓN DEFINITIVA EN MATERIA DE
DERECHOS COMPENSATORIOS CON RESPECTO A DETERMINADA

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

informe del Órgano de Apelación titulado " Estados Unidos - Determinación definitiva en materia de
derechos compensatorios con respecto a det erminada madera blanda procedente del Canadá "
Órgano de Apelación.
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 22 December 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/25; WT/DS257/AB/RW; WT/DS257/RW
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Appellate Body Report and Panel Report pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU

Action by the Dispute Settlement Body

 At its meeting on 20 December 2005, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate
Body report on : Recourse by Canada to Article 21.5 of the DSU
() and the Panel report (), as upheld by the Appellate Body report.
The Panel report should be read in conjunction with the Appellate Body report.

ÉTATS-UNIS – DÉTERMINATION FINALE EN MATIÈRE DE DROITS
COMPENSATEURS CONCERNANT CERTAINS BOIS D'ŒUVRE

Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial au titre de l'article 21:5

de l'Organe d'appel sur l'affaire États-Unis – Détermination finale en matière de droits compensateurs
concernant certains bois d'œuvre résineux en provenance du Canada : Recours du Canada à
rapport du Groupe spécial (), tel qu'il a été confirmé par le rapport de l'Organe
d'appel. Le rapport du Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - DETERMINACIÓN DEFINITIVA EN MATERIA DE
DERECHOS COMPENSATORIOS CON RESPECTO A DETERMINADA

Informe del Órgano de Apelación e informe del Grupo Especial de conformidad

Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias

 En su reunión de 20 de diciembre de 2005, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
materia de derechos compensatorios con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del
UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 14 January 2005
Document codes: WT/DS257/17
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: China, EU, India, Japan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 10, 11, 32, 1, 2, 12, 14, 19, 22  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 21  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

UNITED STATES – FINAL COUNTERVAILING DUTY DETERMINATION
WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SOFTWOOD LUMBER FROM CANADA

Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 13 January 2005, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.

 Regarding the dispute United States – Final Countervailing Du ty Determination with Respect
to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada (WT/DS257), my authorities have instructed me to inform
you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the United States objects to the level of suspension of concessions or
other obligations proposed by Canada in document

 Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration."
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 29 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/2
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 24 May 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities hereby notifies the
United States that, in light of its substantial trade interest in the trade of steel products, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by New Zealand in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 21 May 2002 (WT/DS258/ 1, , ) titled "".
The EC would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 29 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/3
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 27 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, th e Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by New Zealand in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 21 May 2002 (WT/DS258/ 1, , ) titled "".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea
Date: 4 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/4
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Korea
The following communication, dated 30 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Korea to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent Mission
of New Zealand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Republic of Korea hereby notifies the United States
that, in light of the substantial trade interest in the trade of steel products, it desires to be joined in
both consultations requested by Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
23 May 2002 (, , ) and by New Zealand in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 21 May 2002 (WT/ DS258/1, , ) titled "".
The Republic of Korea would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
Date: 4 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/5
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Norway
The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Norway
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Norway hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Norway, it desires to
be joined in the consultations requested by New Zealand in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 21 May 2002 (WT/DS258/ 1, , ) titled "".
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 4 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/6
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of China to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, th e Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of the People's Republic of China
hereby notifies the Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of
China, it wishes to join the consultations requested by New Zealand in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 21 May 2002 (, G/L/ 551, ) titled "".
I would appreciate a reply to our request for consultation from your side.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFE GUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 5 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/7; WT/DS258/1
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFE GUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, th e Permanent Mission of New Zealand and to the
Chairman 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 (DSU), I have the honour to inform you that Mexico wishes to be joined in the
consultations requested by New Zealand and Brazil, respectively under the symbols
and , "United States – Definitive Sa feguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel
Products". In the light of various arguments put forward by New Zealand and Brazil, Mexico
considers that it has a substantial trade interest in this matter.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway notified the Dispute Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by New Zealand, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had accepted the requests of China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway to join consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations La Chine, les Communautés européennes, la Corée, le Japon, le Mexique et la Norvège ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations demandées par la Nouvelle-Zélande, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends.
Date: 12 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS258/8
Complainant: New Zealand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Cuba, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4.2, 5.1, 3, 8  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations
China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by New Zealand, pursuant
to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Mission of the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body that it had
accepted the requests of China, the European Communities, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Norway to join
consultations.
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES DE SAUVEGARDE DÉFINITIVES À
L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER
participation aux consultations
fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends qu'ils désiraient participer aux consultations
règlement des différends.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA DEFINITIVAS SOBRE
LAS IMPORTACIONES DE DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO
China, las Comunidades Europeas, Corea, el Japón, México y Noruega notificaron al Órgano
La Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos ha informado al Órgano de Solución de
Comunidades Europeas, Corea, el Japón, México y Noruega.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 29 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS259/2
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 24 May 2002, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of
Brazil and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities hereby notifies the
United States that, in light of its substantial trade interest in the trade of steel products, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
23 May 2002 (, , ) title d "".
The EC would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 29 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS259/3
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 27 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
23 May 2002 (, , ) title d "".
As a major exporter of steel products to the United States, Japan has a substantial trade
interest in this case.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea
Date: 4 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS259/4
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Korea
The following communication, dated 30 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Korea to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent Mission
of New Zealand and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Republic of Korea hereby notifies the United States
that, in light of the substantial trade interest in the trade of steel products, it desires to be joined in
both consultations requested by Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
23 May 2002 (, , ) and by New Zealand in a communication
circulated to WTO Members on 21 May 2002 (WT/ DS258/1, , ) titled "".
The Republic of Korea would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Norway
Date: 4 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS259/5
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Norway
The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of Norway
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chairman
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Norway hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of Norway, it desires to
be joined in the consultations requested by Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
23 May 2002 (, , ) titl ed "".
We would be grateful of being informed of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from China
Date: 4 June 2002
Document codes: WT/DS259/6
Complainant: Brazil
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Appellate Body
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 4  SafeguardsArt. XIX:1, X:3  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 3  SafeguardsArt. I:1  GATT 1994Art. 5  SafeguardsArt. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 31 May 2002, from the Permanent Mission of China to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Pe rmanent Mission of Brazil and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of the People's Republic of China
hereby notifies the Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial trade interest of
China, it wishes to join the consultations requested by Brazil in a communication circulated to WTO
Members on 23 May 2002 (WT/DS259/ 1, , ) titled "".
I would appreciate a reply to our request for consultation from your side.