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UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from India
Date: 28 June 2018
Document codes: WT/DS552/7
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 27 June 2018, from the delegation of India to the delegation
of the United States, and the delegation of Norway, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body 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 Government of the Republic of India hereby notifies its desire to
join the consultations requested by the Government of Norway pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the
DSU, Article XXII: 1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), and Article
14 of the Agreement on Safeguards, with respect to certain measures imposed by the United
States to adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States, including through imposing
additional ad valorem rates of duty on imports of certain steel and aluminium products and
exempting certain selected WTO Members from the measures. Norway 's request for consultations
is set out in document (, , /1) that was circulated to
WTO Members on 19 June 2018.
2. India has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. India is a significant exporter of
steel and aluminium products to the United States. In 2017, India was the 10 th largest exporter of
steel to the United States as per the data published by the US Department of Commerce , on 11
January 2018, in their report entitled The Effect of Imports of Ste el on the National Security,
An Investigation Conducted Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, 1962, As Amended
(Figure 2, page 28 of the report). India 's exports of aluminiu m to the United States are also
significant as per the data published by the US Department of Commerce, on 11 January 2018, in
their report entitled The Effect of Imports of Aluminum On the National Security, An Investigation
Conducted Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, 1962, As Amended (Table 17, page 65
of the report).
3. As a result of this substantial trade interest, India respectfully requests that it be permitted
to join the consultations in this dispute.
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from China
Date: 29 June 2018
Document codes: WT/DS552/8
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 28 June 2018, from the delegation of China to the delegation
of the United States, and the delegation of Norway, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body 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), China hereby notifies the Government of the United States, the Government of
Norway, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in light of its substan tial trade interest,
it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Norway in a communication entitled United
States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products () circulated to
WTO Members on 19 June 2018.

China has a substantial trade interest in the consultations , as the measures of the United States
identified in the aforesaid communication from Norway have a substantial impact on the
exportation of the steel and aluminum products of China covered by the measures. China's exports
of steel to the United States are significant, as per the data in the r eport published by the
US Department of Commerce on 11 January 2018, entitled The Effect of Imports of Steel on the
National Security, An Investigation Conducted Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act,
1962, As Amended (Figure 2, page 28). China's exports of aluminum to the United States are also
significant as per the data published by the US Department of Commerce, on 1 7 January 2018, in
their report entitled The Effect of Imports of Aluminum on the National Security, An Investigation
Conducted Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, 1962, As Amended (Table 17, page 65).

China looks forward to receiving your reply and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 6 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS552/9
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES
The following communication, dated 22 June 2018, was received from the delegation of the United
States with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

On 12 June 2018, the United States received Norway 's letter of the same date requesting
consultations pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
("GATT 1994"), and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards.

Norway's request concerns tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum articles imposed by the
President of the United States pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
("Section 232 "). The President determined that tariffs were necessary to adjust th e imports of
steel and aluminum articles that threaten to impair the national security of the United States.
Issues of national security are political matters not susceptible to review or capable of resolution
by WTO dispute settlement. Every Member of the WTO retains the authority to determine for itself
those matters that it considers necessary to the protection of its essential security interests, as is
reflected in the text of Article XXI of the GATT 1994.
Norway's request purports to be pursuant to Art icle 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards. However,
the tariffs imposed pursuant to Section 232 are not safeguard measures but rather tariffs
on imports of steel and aluminum articles that threaten to impa ir the national security of
the United States. The Uni ted States did not take action pursuant Section 201 of the Trade Act of
1974, which is the law under which the United States imposes safeguard measures. Therefore,
there is no basis to consult pursuant to the Agreement on Safeguards with respect to tariffs
imposed under Section 232.

Without prejudice to the U.S. view that the tariffs imposed pursuant to Section 232 are issues
of national security not susceptible to review or capable of resolution by WTO dispute settlement,
and that the consultations provis ion in the Agreement on Safeguards is not applicable,
the United States accepts the request of Norway to enter into consultations.

We stand ready to confer with officials from your mission on a mutually convenient date for these
consultations.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF NORWAY NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 28 January 2019
Document codes: WT/DS552/11; WT/DS552/10; WT/DS552/10
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF NORWAY
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 21 November 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Norway in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).

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 Norway 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 7 January 2019, Norway 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 panelists 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 25 January 2019, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Elbio Rosselli

Members: Mr Esteban B. Conejos, Jr
 Mr Rodrigo Valenzuela

5. The Kingdom of Bahrain ; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Egypt; the European Union ;
Guatemala; Hong Kong, China; Iceland; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Malaysia; Mexico;
New Zealand; Qatar; the Russian Federation; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa;
Switzerland; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; Turk ey; Ukraine; and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF NORWAY NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 19 August 2019
Document codes: WT/DS552/11/Rev.1; WT/DS552/10; WT/DS552/10
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF NORWAY
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Revision
1. At its meeting on 21 November 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Norway in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).

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 Norway 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 7 January 2019, Norway 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 panelists 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 25 January 2019, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Elbio ROSSELLI

Members: Mr Esteban B. CONEJOS, Jr
 Mr Rodrigo VALENZUELA

5. The Kingdom of Bahrain ; Brazil; Canada; China; Colombia; Egypt; the European Union ;
Guatemala; Hong Kong, China; Iceland; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Malaysia; Mexico;
New Zealand; Qatar; the Russian Federation; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa;
Switzerland; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; Turk ey; Ukraine; the United Arab Emirates 1; and the
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings
as third parties.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 10 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS552/12
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 4 September 2019, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated 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 conduct its examination, fro m 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 in US – Steel and Aluminium Products (Norway) (DS552) was established by the DSB on
21 November 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

Due to the complexity of the issues before the Panel and the fact that the same three persons have
been appointed to serve as panelists in multiple proceedings , the Panel expects t o issue its final
report to the parties no earlier than autumn 2020.

The report will 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 ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 8 February 2021
Document codes: WT/DS552/13
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 4 February 2021, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated 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 conduct 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 pro vides 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 in US – Steel and Aluminium Products (Norway) (DS552) was established by the DSB on
21 November 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

On 4 September 2019, the Panel informed the DSB that it expected to issue its final report to the
parties no earlier than autumn 2020. However, due to the delays caused by the global COVID -19
pandemic, the Panel now expects to issue its final report to the parties no earlier than the second
half of 2021.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 10 December 2021
Document codes: WT/DS552/14
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 9 December 2021, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated 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 conduct 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 prov ides 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 in US – Steel and Aluminium Products (Norway) (DS552) was established by the DSB on
21 November 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.
On 4 February 2021, the Panel informed the DSB that it expected to issue its final report to the
parties no earlier than the second half of 2021. Due to the complexity of the dispute, as well as the
delays caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Panel now expects to issue its final report to
the parties no earlier than the first half of 2022.
I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 4 July 2022
Document codes: WT/DS552/15
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 30 June 2022 , addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated 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 conduct 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 pro vides 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 in US – Steel and Aluminium Products (Norway) (DS552) was established by the DSB on
21 November 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

On 9 December 2021, the Panel informed the DSB that it expected to issue its final report to the
parties no earlier than the first half of 2022. Due to the complexity of the dispute, the Panel now
expects to issue its final report to the parties no earlier than the last quarter of 2022.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS NOTIFICATION OF AN APPEAL BY THE UNITED STATES UNDER ARTICLE 16 OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES (DSU)
Document: report of the Panel
Date: 30 January 2023
Document codes: WT/DS552/16
Complainant: Norway
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2  SafeguardsArt. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
NOTIFICATION OF AN APPEAL BY THE UNITED STATES UNDER ARTICLE 16
OF THE UNDERSTANDING ON RULES AND PROCEDURES
GOVERNING THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES (DSU)
The following communication, dated 26 January 2023, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body is being circulated to Members at the request of the delegation of the United States.

Pursuant to Article 16 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU), the United States hereby notifies the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to
appeal issues of law covered in the report of the Panel in United States – Certain Measures on Steel
and Aluminum Products from Norway (, , & )
and legal interpretations developed by the Panel.

Issues of national security are political matters not susceptible to review or capable of resolution by
WTO dispute set tlement. Every Member of the WTO retains the authority to determine for itself
those measures that it considers necessary to the protection of its essential security interests, as is
reflected in the text of Article XXI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article XIV bis
of the General Agreement on Trade in Services , and Article 73 of the Agreement on Trade-Related
Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. Bringing issues of national security into the WTO is not only
incompatible with the purpose of the WTO, a trade organization, but will not advance WTO Members'
shared interests in the WTO as a forum for discussion and negotiation.

The United States is willing to confer with Norway on the way forward in this dispute. The parties
may consider engaging in good offices, conciliation, or mediation pursuant to DSU Article 5. Norway
may also consider a non -violation complaint pursuant to Article XXIII:1(b) of the GATT 1994 as
described in DSU Article 26.1.
KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF JAPAN
Document: Note by the Secretariat
Date: 22 January 2019
Document codes: WT/DS553/3; WT/DS553/2; WT/DS553/2
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, EU, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 11.3, 11.4, 6.8, Annex II, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.3, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF JAPAN
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 29 October 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB ) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Japan in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).

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 t o the DSB by Japan in document
 and to make such findings as will as sist the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 14 January 2019, Japan 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 panelists 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 wi th 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 Chairman recei ves such a
request.
4. On 21 January 2019, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Ms Elaine Feldman

 Members: Ms Ana Teresa Caetano
 Mr Justin Wickes

5. China, the European Union, India, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Chinese Taipei, and
the United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS (DS553) COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 4 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS553/4
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, EU, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 11.3, 11.4, 6.8, Annex II, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.3, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS
(DS553)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 3 September 2019, was received from the Chairperson of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

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 conduct 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 consider s 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 in Korea – Sunset Review of Anti -Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars (DS553) was
established by the DSB on 29 October 2018 and composed on 21 January 2019.

The beginning of the Panel's work has been delayed due to a lack of personnel in the Secretariat
available to staff disputes. The work of the Panel will proceed in accordance with the timetable
adopted by the Panel on 23 April 2019. The Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties in
the middle portion of 2020. I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 30 July 2020
Document codes: WT/DS553/5
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, EU, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 11.3, 11.4, 6.8, Annex II, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.3, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 30 July 2020, was received from the Chairperson of the Panel
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

On 3 September 2019, I wrote to the incumbent Chairperson pursuant to Article 12.9 of the
DSU indicating that the Panel in Korea – Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel
Bars (DS553) expects to issue its final report to the parties in the middle portion of 2020.

I wish to update you with a revised estimate for the issuance of the final report. In particular, the
Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties in the latt er half of 2020. This is a reflection of
the volume of materials submitted during these proceedings, as well as logistical constraints
arising from the current circumstances.
KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS COMMUNICATION FROM JAPAN
Document: report of the panel
Date: 29 January 2021
Document codes: WT/DS553/7; WT/DS553/R
Complainant: Japan
Respondent: South Korea
Third parties: China, EU, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Taiwan, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 11.3, 11.4, 6.8, Annex II, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 12.3, 12.2, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

KOREA – SUNSET REVIEW OF ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES ON STAINLESS STEEL BARS
COMMUNICATION FROM JAPAN
The following communication, dated 27 January 2021, was received from the delegation of Japan
with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

Japan has taken note that, on 22 January 2021, Korea notified the Dispute Settlement Body
("DSB") of its decision to appeal the report of the panel in Korea – Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping
Duties on Stainless Steel Bars () and filed its Notice of Appeal with the DSB Chairman
and the Appellate Body Secretariat.

Japan considers that given the current non -operational situation of the Appellate B ody, all the
procedural deadlines set out in the Appellate Body 's Working Procedures shall be deemed to be
suspended. Therefore, until the Appellate Body resumes its operation and sets the schedule for
this appeal, Japan reserves its full rights to file it s own appeal on errors (if any) in the issues of
law covered in the panel report and legal interpretations developed by the panel and submit any
relevant submissions for this case.

Japan is providing a copy of this note directly to Korea and the third participants.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Mexico
Date: 11 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS554/3
Complainant: Russia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 9 July 2018, from the delegation of Mexico to the delegation
of the United States, and the delegation of the Russian Federation , is circulated to the
Dispute Settlement Body 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 Russian Federation in United States – Certain Measures on
Steel and Aluminium Products (DS554).1

Mexico has a systemic interest in participating in the consultations, in view of their very purpose,
the covered agreements involved, and also because it is one of the main exporters of such
products to the United States.

In 2017, Mexico exported to the U nited States steel products subject to the measure with a total
value of US$2,509.3 million and aluminium products with a total value of US$262.2 million, and
Mexico is one of the ten main exporters to the United States of products in both sectors . For the
above reasons, the measures at issue complained of by the Russian Federation also apply to
certain imports of steel and aluminium products from Mexico.

Accordingly, Mexico hereby notifies its wish to be joined in the above -mentioned consultations,
owing to its substantial trade interest therein, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

I therefore look forward to receiving confirmation of acceptance of this request, as well as advice
regarding the date and venue for these consultations.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 12 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS554/4
Complainant: Russia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 11 July 2018, from the delegation of Canada to the delegation
of the United States , and the delegation of the Russian Federation , is circulated to the Dispute
Settlement Body 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 Government of Canada hereby notifies its request to join the consultations
requested by the Russian Federation pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards with
respect to the United States ' measures that imposed additional import duties on certain steel and
aluminum products. The request of the Russian Federation, which was circulated to Members on
2 July 2018, is set out in document ,
Canada is the largest exporter of steel and aluminum products to the United States. In 2017,
Canada exported $7.2 billion of steel products and $9.4 billion of aluminum products to the
United States. Therefore, Canada has a substantial trade interest in t hese consultations.
In particular, the measures at issue in this dispute will significantly impact Canada 's exporters of
steel and aluminum by hindering their ability to access their largest export market. Canada filed its
own request for consultations with the United States with regard to these additional import duties
on 1 June 2018 (, , ).
Based on the foregoing, 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.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Thailand
Date: 12 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS554/5
Complainant: Russia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Thailand
The following communication, dated 11 July 2018 , from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the United States, and the delegation of the Russian Federation, is circulated to the
Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement
Body of Thailand's desire, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, to be joined in the consultations requested by the Russian
Federation in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 July 2018, in document
 entitled United States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products.
Thailand has a substantial trade interest in these consultat ions. In 2017, Thailand exported
USD 305.35 million of steel products and USD 30.38 million of aluminum products to
the United States, which is the first and the sixth largest export market of Thailand 's steel and
aluminum products respectively. The measures at issue identified in the request for consultations
may substantially affect Thailand 's sales and exports of these products . As a result of this
substantial trade interest, Thailand respectfully requests that it be permitted to join the
consultations in this dispute.
Thailand looks forward to acceptance of this request and advice regarding the date and venue of
the consultations.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Norway
Date: 16 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS554/6
Complainant: Russia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Norway
The following communication, dated 10 July 2018, from the delegation of Norway to the delegation
of the United States, and the delegation of the Russian Federation, is circulated to the
Dispute Settlement Body 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, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Dispute Settlement Body that,
in light of the substantial trad e interest of Norway, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by Russia in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 July 2018 (,
) entitled "United States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products".

Norway notes that the request for consultations relates to measures applied by the United States
since 23 March 2018 on certain imports of steel and aluminium products from all states of the
world, except a number of WTO Members. Norway is among the WTO Members directly affected by
these measures. In 2017, Norwegian exports of steel and aluminium were valued at NOK 16 billion
and NOK 33 billion respectively. Norway exported steel and aluminium products to the United
States in 2017 of a total value of approx . NOK 90 million . Therefore, Norway has a substantial
trade interest in these consultations.

Norway looks forward to receiving the United States' reply to this request.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 16 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS554/7
Complainant: Russia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 12 July 2018, from the delegation of the European Union to
the delegation of the United States, and the delegation of the Russian Federation, is circulated to
the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the European Union (the EU) hereby notifies the Government of the United
States, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the
light of its substantial trade inte rest, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by the
Russian Federation in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 July 2018 (;
), entitled "United States – Certain measures on steel and aluminium products".
The EU notes that the request for consultations relates to measures applied by the United States
since 23 March 2018 to certain imports of steel and aluminium products also from the Russian
Federation. In 2017, the EU has been exporting to the United States st eel products of the types
covered by the measures of a total value of EUR 5.30 billion or USD 5.99 billion, and aluminium
products of the types covered by the measures of a total value of EUR 1.11 billion or
USD 1.25 billion, making the EU the first and fi fth exporter to the United States of steel and
aluminium, respectively. EU exports are also covered and impaired significantly by the United
States measures since 1 June 2018. Therefore, the United States' measures have a substantial
impact on the sale a nd exportation of EU steel and aluminium products covered by the United
States' measures, giving the EU a substantial trade interest in these consultations.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from China
Date: 16 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS554/8
Complainant: Russia
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b), X:3(a), XI:1, XIX:1, XIX:2  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  Safeguards

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 12 July 2018, from the delegation of China to the delegation
of the United States, and the delegation of the Russian Federation, is circulated to the
Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Pr ocedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), China hereby notifies the Government of the United States, the Government of
the Russian Federation , and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in light of its substantial trade
interest, it desires to be joi ned in the consultations requested by the Russian Federation in a
communication entitled United States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
() circulated to WTO Members on 19 June 2018.

China has a substantial trade interest in the consultations, as the measures of the United States
identified in the aforesaid communication from the Russian Federation have a substantial impact
on the exportation of the steel and aluminum products of China covered by the measures . China’s
exports of steel to the United States are significant, as per the data in the report published by the
US Department of Commerce on 11 January 2018, entitled The Effect of Imports of Steel on the
National Security, An Investigation Conducted Under Section 232 of th e Trade Expansion Act,
1962, As Amended (Figure 2, page 28). China’s exports of aluminum to the United States are also
significant as per the data published by the US Department of Commerce, on 1 7 January 2018, in
their report entitled The Effect of Import s of Aluminum on the National Security, An Investigation
Conducted Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, 1962, As Amended (Table 17, page 65).

China looks forward to receiving your reply and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.