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UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 24 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS357/6
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 10.1, 8  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT
FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 19 January 2007, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of the United States, th e delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities hereby notifies the Government of Canada,
the Government of the United States of America and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of
the substantial trade interest of the European Commun ities, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by Canada in a communication circ ulated to WTO Members on 11 January 2007
(WTDS357/1, , , ) entitled United States - Subsidies and Other
Domestic Support for Corn and Other Agricultural Products.

The European Communities, as majo r trader and largest exporter of agricultural products, has
a substantial trade interest in the present dispute.

The European Communities looks forward to bei ng informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Uruguay
Date: 24 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS357/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 10.1, 8  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT
FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Uruguay

 The following communication, dated 22 January 2007, from the delegation of Uruguay to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 With regard to the consultations requested a nd pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Di sputes (DSU), in view of its substantial trade
interest and systemic interest in the matter at i ssue Uruguay wishes to be joined in the consultations
sought by Canada.

 We look forward to a positive response to our request, [...].
UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Nicaragua
Date: 24 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS357/8
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 10.1, 8  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT
FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Nicaragua

 The following communication, dated 19 January 2007, from the delegation of Nicaragua to
the delegation of the United States, the delegation of Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraphs 10 and 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Nicaragua hereby notifies its interest
to be joined in the consultations requested by th e Government of Canada under Articles 1 and 4 of the
DSU, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , Articles 4, 7 and 30 of the
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures , and Article 19 of the Agreement on
Agriculture, regarding certain specified subsidies a nd other domestic support payments being
provided by the U.S. government to U.S. producers and/or exporters of "cor n and other agricultural
products" (, , , and ).

 Peanuts are one of the numerous "other ag ricultural products" now receiving support under
the U.S. marketing loan payments, direct payments, and counter-cyclical payments raised in Canada's
consultation request. For Nicaragua, peanuts re present the country's second largest agricultural
export, delivering jobs and income to many thou sands of Nicaraguan producers and allied workers in
the rural areas of our country.

 Because the U.S. marketing loan payments, direct payments, and counter-cyclical payments
raised in Canada's request, as applied to peanuts, are undermining Nicaragua's peanut exports, and are
contributing to the amount by which the United States is exceeding its Aggregate Measure of Support,
Nicaragua respectfully asks that its "substantial trade interest" in these consultations be recognized.
UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Thailand
Date: 24 January 2007
Document codes: WT/DS357/9
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 10.1, 8  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT
FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Thailand

 The following communication, dated 19 January 2007, from the delegation of Thailand to the
delegation of the United States, the delegation of Canada 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), Thailand hereby notifies the consulting parties and the
Dispute Settlement Body of its desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Canada in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 11 January 2007 ().
 As a leading exporter of one of the agricultura l products affected by the measures at issue,
Thailand has a substantial and systemic interest in the subject of Canada's consultations request.
Hence, Thailand requests to be joined in the consultations requested by Canada in this matter.
 I look forward to receiving confirmation of r eceipt and acceptance of this request, and advice
regarding the timing and venue for these consultations.
UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the European Communities, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Thailand and Uruguay notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Canada, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of the United States informed  the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the European Communities, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Thailand and Uruguay to join the consultations. ÉTATS-UNIS – SUBVENTIONS ET AUTRES MESURES DE SOUTIEN INTERNE POUR LE MAÏS ET D'AUTRES PRODUITS AGRICOLES Acceptation par les États-Unis des demandes de participation aux consultations L'Argentine, l'Australie, le Brésil, les Communautés européennes, le Guatemala, le
Date: 8 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS357/10
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 10.1, 8  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT
FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the United States of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the European Communities, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Thailand and
Uruguay notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations
requested by Canada, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
 The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, the European Communities, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Thailand and
Uruguay to join the consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS – SUBVENTIONS ET AUTRES MESURES DE
PRODUITS AGRICOLES
désir d'être admis à participer aux consultati ons demandées par le Ca nada, conformément à

ESTADOS UNIDOS - SUBVENCIONES Y OTRAS MEDIDAS
PRODUCTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Tailandia y el Uruguay notificaron al Órgano de Solu ción de Diferencias (OSD) su deseo de ser
del ESD.
Europeas, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Tailandia y el Uruguay.
UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Withdrawal of Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Canada
Date: 20 November 2007
Document codes: WT/DS357/13
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Chile, EU, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 10.1, 8  AgricultureArt. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 3.2  Agriculture

UNITED STATES – SUBSIDIES AND OTHER DOMESTIC SUPPORT
FOR CORN AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Withdrawal of Request for the Establishment of a Panel by Canada

 The following communication, dated 15 Nove mber 2007, from the delegation of Canada to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 6.2 of the DSU.

 Canada hereby withdraws its request dated 7 June 2007, for the establishment of a panel in
the above referenced matter. This withdrawal is without prejudice to the pending request by Canada
for the establishment of a panel dated 8 November 2007, that will be considered by the Dispute
Settlement Body at its meeting of 19 November 2007.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 19 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 15 February 2007, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delega tion of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities here by notifies the Government of the
United States, the Government of China, and the Di spute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Communities, it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 February 2007
(, , , ) entitled .

 The European Communities has a significant and growing trading relationship with China and
exports from China to the European Communities may be assumed to be affected by the measures
challenged by the United States. Th e European Communities therefore h as a substantial trade interest
in the present dispute.

 The European Communities look forward to bei ng informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 20 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 16 February 2007, from the delegation of Australia to
the delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the consultations requested by the Un ited States in the communication entitled

 Australia's trade interests in this matter are s ubstantial. Australia's trading relationship with
China continues to grow. In 2006, two-way merchandise trade was valued in the order of
$A 46 billion. In that year, China became Australia 's second largest trading partner for the first time.
Measures adopted by China can significantly affect trade between our two countries, as well as trade
with third country markets. Australian producer s compete with Chinese producers within China and
Australia, as well as in third country markets. Austra lia therefore has a clear interest in the trading
environment within which that competition ta kes place being consistent with China's WTO
obligations.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 20 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 16 February 2007, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the People's Republic of China that it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 7 February 2007
(, , , ), titled " ", in light of the substantial trade
interest of Japan as a major trading partner of China.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 21 February 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS
OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 19 February 2007, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that Mexico be
joined in the consultations requested by the Unite d States on 2 February 2007 in a communication
circulated to Members on 7 February 2007 which identifies as the subject of the requested
consultations "certain measures granting refunds, reductions, or exemptions from taxes or other
payments otherwise due to the government by enterprises in China".

 As a recipient of foreign investment and a major importer of products from China in the
sectors identified in the United States' request fo r consultations, Mexico has a substantial trade
interest in this case, and would be most grateful if its request were given due consideration.
CHINA - CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico to join the consultations. CHINE - CERTAINES MESURES ACCORDANT DES REMBOURSEMENTS, RÉDUCTIONS OU EXONÉRATIONS D'IMPÔTS ET AUTRES VERSEMENTS
Date: 8 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS
OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico notified the Dispute Settlement
Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant
to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia, the
European Communities, Japan and Mexico to join the consultations.

CHINE - CERTAINES MESURES ACCORDANT DES REMBOURSEMENTS,
RÉDUCTIONS OU EXONÉRATIONS D'IMPÔTS
ET AUTRES VERSEMENTS

de règlement des différends (ORD ) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux consultations
règlement des différends.

DEVOLUCIONES, REDUCCIONES O EXENCIONES DE
IMPUESTOS Y DE OTROS PAGOS

 Australia, las Comunidades Europeas, el Japón y México notificaron al Órgano de Solución
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 9 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from Mexico

 The following communication, dated 4 May 20 07, from the delegation of Mexico to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 My authorities have instructed me to request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the
WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, that Mexico be
joined in the consultations re quested by the United States on 27 April 2007 in a communication
circulated to Members on 2 May 2007 which states that during the said consultations, supplemental
consultations were requested with regard to " certain measures granti ng refunds, reductions, or
exemptions from taxes or other payments otherwise due to the government by enterprises in China".

 As a recipient of foreign investment and a major importer of products from China in the
sectors identified in the United States' request for consultations, Mexico has a substantial trade interest
in this case, and would be most grateful if its request were given due consideration.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 10 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 7 May 2007, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delega tion of the United States and to the Chairman of
the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Proc edures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities hereby notifies the Government of China,
the Government of the United States, and the Disp ute Settlement Body that, in the light of the
substantial trade interest of the European Comm unities, it desires to be joined in the further
consultations requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on
2 May 2007 (, , , )
entitled China - Certain Measures Granting Refunds, Reductions or Exemptions from Taxes and other
Payments.

 The European Communities has a significant and growing trading relationship with China and
exports from China to the European Communities may be assumed to be affected by the measures
challenged by the United States. The European Comm unities therefore has a substantial trade interest
in the present dispute.

 The European Communities has already been jo ined in the consultations which took place in
Geneva on 20 March 2007.

 The European Communities look forward to be ing informed of the date and venue of the
further consultations.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 15 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/9
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 11 May 2 007, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the supplemental consultations requested by the United States in the communication entitled

 China's acceptance of Australia's earlier request to be joined in the consultations requested by
the United States in this dispute is appreciated by Australia, and we look forward to participating in
the supplemental consultations.

 As noted in our earlier request, Australia's trade interests in the matter at issue in this dispute
are substantial. Australia's tr ading relationship with China con tinues to grow. In 2006, two-way
merchandise trade was valued in excess of $A 46 billion. In that year, China became Australia's
second largest trading partner for the first time. Measures adopted by China can significantly affect
trade between our two countries, as well as trade w ith third country markets. Australian goods
compete with Chinese goods within China and Austra lia, as well as in third country markets.
Australia therefore has a clear inte rest in the trading environment w ithin which that competition takes
place being consistent with China's WTO obligations.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 16 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/10
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 11 May 2007, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the Government of Japan hereby notifies the Government of the
People's Republic of China ("China") that it desire s to be joined in the supplemental consultations
requested by the United States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 May 2007
(, , 74/1/Add.1, ), titled " ", in
light of the substantial trade interest of Japan as a major trading partner of China.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from Canada
Date: 18 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from Canada

 The following communication, dated 14 May 2007, from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of China, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 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 desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU, Article XXII:1
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Articles 4 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies
and Countervailing Measures , and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment
Measures, with regard to certain measures granting re funds, reductions, or exemptions from taxes or
other payments otherwise due to the government by enterprises in China.

 The relevant communication to the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China
from the Permanent Mission of the United States, dated 27 April 2007, was circulated to WTO
Members on 2 May 2007 as China – Certain Measures Granting Re funds, Reductions or Exemptions
from Taxes and Other Payments (, , ,

 Canada has a significant and growing trading relationship with China. In 2006, two-way
merchandise trade between the two countries reached Can$42.1 billion, with China being the second
largest exporter to Canada and the seventh la rgest importer of Canadian goods. The Chinese
measures at issue are available to a wide range of companies doing business in China and these
companies may compete with Canadian companies in Canada, in China, and in third-country markets.
Canada has, therefore, a substantial trade interest in these consultations.

 A copy of this letter is being sent to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a
request that it be circulated to Members.
CHINA - CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Further Consultations Australia, Canada, the European Communiti es, Japan and Mexico notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be join ed in the consultations requested by United States,
Date: 15 June 2007
Document codes: WT/DS358/12
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of Accession

CHINA - CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Further Consultations

 Australia, Canada, the European Communiti es, Japan and Mexico notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be join ed in the consultations requested by United States,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia,
Canada, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico to join the consultations.

CHINE - CERTAINES MESURES ACCORDANT DES REMBOURSEMENTS,
RÉDUCTIONS OU EXONÉRATIONS D'IMPÔTS
ET AUTRES VERSEMENTS
à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu' ils désiraient être admis à participer aux

Mexique.

DEVOLUCIONES, REDUCCIONES O EXENCIONES DE
IMPUESTOS Y DE OTROS PAGOS
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 12 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/2
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 6 March 2007, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Proc edures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities hereby notifies the Government of China,
the Government of Mexico, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade
interest of the European Communities, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico
in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 28 February 2007 (, ,
, ) entitled China - Certain Measures Gran ting Refunds, Reductions or
Exemptions from Taxes and other Payments.

The European Communities has a significant and growing trading relationship with China and
exports from China to the European Communities may be assumed to be affected by the measures
challenged by Mexico. The European Communities ther efore has a substantial trade interest in the
present dispute.

The European Communities looks forward to be ing informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 12 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/3
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 7 March 2007, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico 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), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the consultations requested by Mexico in the communication entitled ().

 Australia's trade interests in this matter are s ubstantial. Australia's trading relationship with
China continues to grow. In 2006, two-way merchandise trade was valued in the order of
$A46 billion. In that year, China became Australia's second largest trading partner for the first time.
Measures adopted by China can significantly affect trade between our two countries, as well as trade
with third country markets. Australian producer s compete with Chinese producers within China and
Australia, as well as in third country markets. Austra lia therefore has a clear interest in the trading
environment within which that competition ta kes place being consistent with China's WTO
obligations.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 13 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/4
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from Japan

 The following communication, dated 8 March 2007, from the delegation of Japan to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico 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 Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the People's Republic of China that it desires to be joined in the consultations
requested by Mexico in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 28 February 2007
(, , , ), titled China – Certain Measures Granting
Refunds, Reductions or Exempti ons from Taxes and Other Payments , in light of the substantial trade
interest of Japan as a major trading partner of China.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 14 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/5; WT/DS359/1
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Consultations

Communication from the United States

 The following communication, dated 12 Marc h 2007, from the delegation of the United States
to the delegation of China, the de legation of Mexico and to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by Mexico on , circulated on 28 February 2007
(). My authorities have instructed me to no tify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of the desire of the United States to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes .
The United States has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. They concern certain
measures of China granting refunds, reductions or exemptions from taxes or other payments otherwise
due by enterprises in China, measures on which th e United States has also requested consultations
(). These measures appear to offer import substitution and export subsidies across a
broad range of manufacturing sectors affecting the conditions of competition facing US manufactured
goods sold in the US and foreign markets.
CHINA - CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, the European Communities, Japan  and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia, the European Communities, Japan and the United States to join the consultations. CHINE - CERTAINES MESURES ACCORDANT DES REMBOURSEMENTS, RÉDUCTIONS OU EXONÉRATIONS D'IMPÔTS ET AUTRES VERSEMENTS Acceptation par la Chine des demandes de participation aux consultations L'Australie, les Communautés européennes, l es États-Unis et le Japon ont fait savoir à
Date: 20 March 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/6
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA - CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Acceptance by China of the Requests to Join Consultations

 Australia, the European Communities, Japan and the United States notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico, pursuant
to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 The delegation of China informed the DSB th at it had accepted the requests of Australia, the
European Communities, Japan and the United States to join the consultations.

CHINE - CERTAINES MESURES ACCORDANT DES REMBOURSEMENTS,
RÉDUCTIONS OU EXONÉRATIONS D'IMPÔTS
ET AUTRES VERSEMENTS
 L'Australie, les Communautés européennes, l es États-Unis et le Japon ont fait savoir à
l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admi s à participer aux consultations
des différends.

Japon.

DEVOLUCIONES, REDUCCIONES O EXENCIONES DE
IMPUESTOS Y DE OTROS PAGOS

 La delegación de China ha informado al OS D de que ha aceptado las solicitudes de asociación
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 15 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/7
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from Australia

 The following communication, dated 11 May 2 007, from the delegation of Australia to the
delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico 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), Australia notifies the Government of the People's
Republic of China that, in light of the substantial trad e interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in
the supplemental consultations requested by Mexico in the communication entitled

 China's acceptance of Australia's earlier request to be joined in the consultations requested by
Mexico in this dispute is appreciated by Austra lia, and we look forward to participating in the
supplemental consultations.

 As noted in our earlier request, Australia's trad e interests in this matter are substantial.
Australia's trading relationship with China contin ues to grow. In 2006, two-way merchandise trade
was valued in excess of A$ 46 billion. In that year, China became Australia's second largest trading
partner for the first time. Measures adopted by Ch ina can significantly affect trade between our two
countries, as well as trade with third country market s. Australian producers compete with Chinese
producers within China and Australia, as well as in th ird country markets. Australia therefore has a
clear interest in the trading environment within which that competition takes place being consistent
with China's WTO obligations.

 Australia looks forward to receiving your reply.
CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS
Document: Request to Join Further Consultations Communication from the European Communities
Date: 16 May 2007
Document codes: WT/DS359/8
Complainant: Mexico
Respondent: China
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, EU, Japan, Taiwan
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Part I, para. 1.2, Part I, para. 7.2, Part I, para. 7.3, Part I, para. 10.3  Protocol of AccessionArt. 3.1(b), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. III:4  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, Annex 1  Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)

CHINA – CERTAIN MEASURES GRANTING REFUNDS, REDUCTIONS OR
EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Request to Join Further Consultations

Communication from the European Communities

 The following communication, dated 14 May 2007, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the delegation of China, the delegation of Mexico and to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the European Communities hereby notifies the Government of China,
the Government of Mexico, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of the substantial trade
interest of the European Communities, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Mexico
in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 9 May 2007 (,
, , ) entitled China - Certain Measures
Granting Refunds, Reductions or Exemptions from Taxes and other Payments.
 The European Communities has a significant a nd growing trading relationship with China
and exports from China to the European Communities may be assumed to be affected by the measures
challenged by Mexico. The European Communities th erefore has a substantial trade interest in the
present dispute.
 The European Communities looks forward to be ing informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.