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UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF TURKEY NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 28 January 2019
Document codes: WT/DS564/16; WT/DS564/15; WT/DS564/15
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF TURKEY
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 Turkey 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 Turkey 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, Turkey 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; Norway; Qatar; the Russian Federation ; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ; Singapore;
Switzerland; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; 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 TURKEY NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 19 August 2019
Document codes: WT/DS564/16/Rev.1; WT/DS564/15; WT/DS564/15
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. XIX:2  GATT 1994

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF TURKEY
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 Turkey 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 Turkey 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, Turkey 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 th e 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 composi tion 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, a fter 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; Norway; Qatar; the Russian Federation ; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ; Singapore;
South Africa1; Switzerland; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; Ukraine; the United Arab Emirates2; 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/DS564/17
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. 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 on US – Steel and Aluminium Products (Turkey) (DS564) 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/DS564/18
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. 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 (Turkey) (DS564) 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/DS564/19
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. 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 (Turkey) (DS564) 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/DS564/20
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. 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 (Turkey) (DS564) 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/DS564/21
Complainant: Turkey
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, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, UAE, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), X:3(a), XI:1, XIII:1, XIX:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 7, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1(a), 11.1(b), 12.1, 12.2, 12.3  SafeguardsArt. 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 Türkiye (, , & )
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 se ttlement. 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.
UNITED STATES – TARIFF MEASURES ON CERTAIN GOODS FROM CHINA II COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 3 September 2018
Document codes: WT/DS565/2; WT/DS565/1.
Complainant: China
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1, II:1(a)  GATT 1994Art. 23  Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU)

UNITED STATES – TARIFF MEASURES ON CERTAIN GOODS FROM CHINA II
COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES
The following communication, dated 31 August 2018 , was received from the delegation of the
United States with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

On 23 August 2018, the United States received China 's letter of the same date requesting
consultations pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes and Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994. This
letter has been circulated as

The United States accepts the request of China to enter into consultations. We stand ready to
confer with officials from your mission on a mutually convenient date for these consultations.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION - ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES REQUEST FOR CONSULTATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES
Document: REQUEST FOR CONSULTATIONS BY
Date: 29 August 2018
Document codes: WT/DS566/1; G/L/1261
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION - ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES
REQUEST FOR CONSULTATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES
The following communication, dated 27 August 2018, from the delegation the United States to the
delegation of the Russian Federation, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance
with Article 4.4 of the DSU.

My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Russian Federation ("Russia")
pursuant to Article 4 of the Understand ing on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes ("DSU") and Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
("GATT 1994") with respect to Russia 's imposition of additional duties with respect to certain
products originating in the United States ("additional duties measure").

Russia does not impose the additional duties measure on like products originating in the territory
of any other WTO Member. Russia also appears to be applying rates of duty to US imports greater
than the rates of duty set out in Russia's schedule of concessions.

The legal instruments through which Russia imposes the additional duties measure include the
following:

• Government of the Russian Federation Decree No. 788 On Approval of Rates for
Import Customs Duties for Individual Commodities Originating in the United States of
America, July 6, 2018;

as well as any amendments, replacements, related measures or implementing measures.

The additional duties measure appears to be inconsistent with:

• Article I:1 of the GATT 1994, because Russia fails to extend to products of the United
States an advantage, favor, privilege or immunity granted by Russia with respect to
customs duties and charges of any kind imposed on or in connection with the
importation of products originating in the territory of other Members; and

• Article II:1(a) and (b) of the GATT 1994, because Russia accords less favorable
treatment to products originating in the United States than that provided for in
Russia's schedule of concessions.

The additional duties measure appears to nullify or impair the benefits accruing to the United
States directly or indirectly under the GATT 1994.

We look forward to receiving your reply to the present request and to fixing a mutually convenient
date to hold consultations.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 28 January 2019
Document codes: WT/DS566/3; WT/DS566/2; WT/DS566/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM
THE UNITED STATES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 18 December 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of the United States 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 the United States 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 8 January 2019 , the United States 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 agr eement 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 William Ehlers

Members: Ms Petina Gappah
 Mr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah

5. Brazil; Canada; China; Egypt; the European Union; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan;
Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Norway; Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Singapore;
Switzerland; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; Turkey; and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have
reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 22 March 2019
Document codes: WT/DS566/3/Rev.1; WT/DS566/2; WT/DS566/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM
THE UNITED STATES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Revision
1. At its meeting on 18 December 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of the United States 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 the United States 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 8 January 2019 , the United States 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 agr eement 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 William Ehlers

Members: Ms Petina Gappah
 Mr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah

5. Brazil; Canada; China; Egypt; the European Union; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan;
Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Norway; Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Singapore;
Switzerland; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 11 September 2019
Document codes: WT/DS566/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES
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, 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 on Russia − Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States (DS566) was
established by the DSB on 18 December 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

Due to the complexity of this dispute, the Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties by the
second half of 2020.

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

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 16 December 2020
Document codes: WT/DS566/5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 15 December 2020, 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 shal l 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 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 Russian Federation − Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States
(DS566) was established by the DSB on 18 December 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

On 4 September 2019, the Panel informed the DSB that it expected to issue its report by the second
half of 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 by the second half of 2021.

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

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 17 December 2021
Document codes: WT/DS566/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 16 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 shal l 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 considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in writing accordingly and indicate
the reasons, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

The Panel on Russian Federation − Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States
(DS566) was established by the DSB on 18 December 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

On 15 December 2020, the Panel informed the DSB that it expected to issue its report by the second
half of 2020. Travel restrictions and measures limiting the number of persons allowed to attend in -
person meetings do not allow the Panel to host substantive meetings in person. The Panel, in
consultation with the parties, has decided to wait until in -person substantive meetings will be
possible again in order to complete its work. This is causing delays to the proceedings. In the light
of this, the Panel expe cts to issue its final report to the parties not earlier than the second half of
2022.

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

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 25 January 2023
Document codes: WT/DS566/7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 23 January 2023, 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 shal l 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 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 Russian Federation − Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States
(DS566) was established by the DSB on 18 December 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.

On 16 December 2021 1, the Panel informed the DSB that it had decided to wait until in -person
substantive meetings were possible to complete its work, and that it expected to issue its Final
Report to the parties not earlier than the second half of 2022.

In January 2023, the Panel consul ted the parties again on the way forward in these proceedings.
Taking into account the parties' views, the Panel is not currently in a position to set dates for the
next steps in the proceedings. Accordingly, the Panel now expects to issue its Final Report to the
parties not earlier than the end of 2023.

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

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 22 January 2024
Document codes: WT/DS566/8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Russia
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, II:1(a), II:1(b)  GATT 1994

RUSSIAN FEDERATION – ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 17 January 2024, 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 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 Russian Federation − Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States
(DS566) was established by the DSB on 18 December 2018 and composed on 25 January 2019.
On 23 January 2023, the Panel informed the DSB that i t expected to issue its Final Report to the
parties not earlier than the end of 2023.1
The Panel has consulted the parties on the way forward in these proceedings. Each party has
indicated that it continues to consult internally on this matter. The Panel accordingly does not expect
to issue its Final Report prior to the second half of 2024.
The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three working
languages of the WTO. The date of circulation depends on completion of translation and the Panel is
not in a position to provide an estimated circulation date at this time.
I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the Russian Federation
Date: 16 October 2018
Document codes: WT/DS567/2
Complainant: Qatar
Respondent: Saudi Arabia
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, U.S., Yemen
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI:1, VI:2(a), VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 4, 9, 14.3, 16.1, 41.1, 42, 61  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the Russian Federation
The following communication, dated 12 October 2018, from the delegation of the Russian Federation
to the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the delegation of Qatar, is circulated to the
Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

I wish to refer to the consultations requested by Qatar pursuant to Articles 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") and Article 64.1 of the
Agreement on Trade -Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ("TRIPS Agreement")
concerning Saudi Arabia's failure to provide adequate protection of intellectual property rights, as
stated in Qatar 's communication circulated to WTO Members on 4 October 2018 (,
) titled "Saudi Arabia – Measures Concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights"
(DS567). My authorities instructed me to notify pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU the consulting
Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the Russian Federation to be joined in
these consultations.
The Russian Federation has systemic interest in th e matter in question. Moreover, Russia is
interested in developing the broadcasting network of Russian TV channels in the region. Thus, the
challenged measures has significant effect on Russia's trade interests.
Therefore, the Russian Federation has substantial trade interest in these consultations.
SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF QATAR NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 19 February 2019
Document codes: WT/DS567/4; WT/DS567/3; WT/DS567/3
Complainant: Qatar
Respondent: Saudi Arabia
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, U.S., Yemen
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI:1, VI:2(a), VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 4, 9, 14.3, 16.1, 41.1, 42, 61  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF QATAR
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 18 December 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Qatar 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 Qatar 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 6 February 2019, Qatar 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 pa nelists 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 18 February 2019, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Donald McRae

 Members: Ms Annabelle Bennett
 Ms Beverley Pereira

5. Australia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan,
the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Norway, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Turkey,
Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates , the United States, and Yemen have reserved their rights to
participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 6 August 2019
Document codes: WT/DS567/5
Complainant: Qatar
Respondent: Saudi Arabia
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, U.S., Yemen
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI:1, VI:2(a), VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 4, 9, 14.3, 16.1, 41.1, 42, 61  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 5 August 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, 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 on Saudi Arabia – Intellectual Property Rights (DS567) was established by the DSB on
18 December 2018 and composed on 18 February 2019.

In accordance with the Panel's timetable adopted thus far following consultation with the parties,
the Panel estimates that it will issue its final report to the parties in the first quarter of 2020.

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

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS COMMUNICATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Document: Panel Report
Date: 7 January 2022
Document codes: WT/DS567/9
Complainant: Qatar
Respondent: Saudi Arabia
Third parties: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, U.S., Yemen
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. VI:1, VI:2(a), VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3.1, 4, 9, 14.3, 16.1, 41.1, 42, 61  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)Art. 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 12.2.2  Anti-dumping

SAUDI ARABIA – MEASURES CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
COMMUNICATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The following communication, dated 29 December 2021 , was received from the delegation of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia writes to confirm the suspension of appellate proceedings in the dispute
Saudi Arabia – Measures Concerning the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (DS567) pursuant
to the terms of the Al-Ula Declaration signed on 5 January 2021.
Furthermore, the Kingdom confirms the suspension of any further proceedings to adopt the Panel
Report in this dispute pursuant to the Al-Ula Declaration.