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UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/36
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 January 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the United States in document WT/DS 217/30, with respect to Japan's recourse to
Article 22.2 of the DSU, shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

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

 Chairman: Mr. Luzius Wasescha

 Members: Mr. Maamoun Abdel-Fattah
 Mr. William Falconer
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU Constitution of the Arbitrator Note by the Secretariat
Date: 11 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/37
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by the United States to Article 22.6 of the DSU

Constitution of the Arbitrator

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 26 January 2004, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) agreed that the matter
raised by the United States in document WT/DS 217/31, with respect to Korea's recourse to
Article 22.2 of the DSU, shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with Article 22.6 of the DSU.

2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows:

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

 Chairman: Mr. Luzius Wasescha

 Members: Mr. Maamoun Abdel-Fattah
 Mr. William Falconer
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Recourse by Chile to Article 22.7 of the DSU
Date: 7 December 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/43
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Recourse by Chile to Article 22.7 of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 6 December 2004, from the delegation of Chile to the
Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.7 of the DSU.

 On 15 January 2004, Chile requested authorization from the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)
to suspend the application to the United States of concessions or other obligations in view of the
United States' refusal to bring into conformity with the WTO agreements the measure found to be
inconsistent in the dispute United States – Continued Dump ing and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(CDSOA) (). In response to the Unite d States' objection to the level of suspension
(), the DSB, on 26 January 2004, agreed to refer the matter to arbitration in accordance
with Article 22.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU).

 The Decision by the Arbitrator ( CHL) was circulated on 31 August 2004.
In that Decision, the Arbitrator confirmed that the level of nullification or impairment suffered by
Chile as a result of the CDSOA in a year was equal to the total of disbursements made to affected
United States producers for the preceding year relati ng to anti-dumping or countervailing duties paid
on imports from Chile, multiplied by the coefficient 0.72.

 Since the United States has not to date impl emented the recommendations and rulings of the
DSB with respect to the CDSOA, Chile requests, pursuant to Article 22.7 of the DSU, authorization to
suspend the application to the United States of conc essions or other obligations in the form of the
imposition of an additional tariff on products originating in the United States covering, on a yearly
basis, a total value of trade not exceeding, in US dollars, the amount of disbursements under the
CDSOA for the most recent year for which data are available relating to anti-dumping or
countervailing duties paid on imports from Chile at that time, as published by the United States
authorities, multiplied by 0.72.

 Each year, under the Award of the Arbitrat or, Chile will notify to the DSB the products
subject to the additional tariff and the rate of the additional tariff.

 I would be grateful if you could include this request as an agenda item at the next DSB
meeting on 17 December 2004.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 26 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/26
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

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

 The following communication, dated 23 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.

 Regarding the dispute United States - Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(WT/DS217), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the United
States objects to the level of suspension of ta riff concessions and related obligations under
GATT 1994 proposed by Brazil in document WT/DS217/ 20, including that Brazil's request fails to
specify a level of suspension and is inadequate fo r the arbitrator to perform the functions provided
under Article 22.7 of the DSU.

 Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration".
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 26 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/27
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
The following communication, dated 23 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.
Regarding the dispute United States - Continued Dumpi ng and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(WT/DS217), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the
United States objects to the level of suspension of concessions or other obligations under the covered
agreements proposed by Chile in document WT /DS217/21, including that Chile's request fails to
specify a level of suspension and is inadequate for the arbitrator to perform the functions provided
under Article 22.7 of the DSU.
Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration".
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 26 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/28
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

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

 The following communication, dated 23 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.

 Regarding the dispute United States - Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(WT/DS217), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the
United States objects to the level of suspension of tariff concessions and related obligations under
GATT 1994 proposed by the European Communities (the "EC") in document ,
including that the EC's request fails to specify a level of suspension and is inadequate for the
arbitrator to perform the functions provided under Article 22.7 of the DSU.

 Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration".
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 26 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/29
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
The following communication, dated 23 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.
Regarding the dispute United States - Continued Dumpi ng and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(WT/DS217), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the
United States objects to the level of suspension of tariff concessions and related obligations under
GATT 1994 proposed by India in document , including that India's request fails to
specify a level of suspension and is inadequate for the arbitrator to perform the functions provided
under Article 22.7 of the DSU.
Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration".
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 26 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/30
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000

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

 The following communication, dated 23 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.

 Regarding the dispute United States - Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(WT/DS217), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the
United States objects to the level of suspensi on of tariff concessions under the GATT 1994 proposed
by Japan in document , including that Japan's request fails to specify a level of
suspension and is inadequate for the arbitrator to perform the functions provided under Article 22.7 of
the DSU.

 Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration".
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
Date: 26 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/31
Complainant: Australia, Brazil, Chile, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Norway
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. X:3  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:3  GATT 1994Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 1, 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 4.10, 7.9, 10, 11.4, 18, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 8  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:2  GATT 1994Art. 18.1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY
OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Request by the United States for Arbitration under Article 22.6 of the DSU
The following communication, dated 23 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 22.6
of the DSU.
Regarding the dispute United States - Continued Dumpi ng and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000
(WT/DS217), my authorities have instructed me to inform you that, pursuant to Article 22.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), the
United States objects to the level of suspension of concessions or other obligations under the covered
agreements proposed by Korea in document , including that Korea's request fails to
specify a level of suspension and is inadequate for the arbitrator to perform the functions provided
under Article 22.7 of the DSU.
Accordingly, as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU, "the matter shall be referred to
arbitration".
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the European Communities, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Thailand Corrigendum Paragraph 5 should read as follows: "5. Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Ch ina, Israel, Mexico and Norway reserved their third party rights in DS217, and shall be considered  as third parties in the single Panel.  Australia, Brazil, Canada (in respect of Mexico's complain t), the European Communities, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico (in respect of Canada's complaint) and Thailand reserved their third party rights in DS234."
Date: 12 November 2001
Document codes: WT/DS217/6/Corr.1; WT/DS234/14/Corr.1
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING
AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,

the European Communities, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Thailand

Corrigendum

 Paragraph 5 should read as follows:

"5. Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Ch ina, Israel, Mexico and Norway reserved their
third party rights in DS217, and shall be considered as third parties in the single Panel. Australia,
Brazil, Canada (in respect of Mexico's complain t), the European Communities, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Mexico (in respect of Canada's complaint) and Thailand reserved their third party rights
in DS234."
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 19 April 2002
Document codes: WT/DS217/7; WT/DS234/15
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING
AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 17 April 2002, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates 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 that the final report is issued to the parties, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the DSB in writing of the reasons for the delay, together with an estimate
of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on (DS217 and
DS234) was established as a single panel by the DSB at its meetings on 23 August 2001 and
10 September 2001. The single Panel was composed on 25 October 2001.
It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months since the
parties were given the maximum amount of time for preparing submissions and oral statements.
The Panel expects to complete its work by July 2002.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 18 December 2002
Document codes: WT/DS217/9; WT/DS234/17
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 13 December 2002, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its report no later than 60 days after the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Article 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the Appellate
Body considers that it cannot provide its report within 60 days, it shall inform the DSB in writing of
the reasons for the delay together with an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.
The United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body on 18 October 2002 of its decision to
appeal certain issues of law covered in the Panel Report and legal interpretations developed by the
Panel in this case, with the result that the 60-day period expires on Tuesday, 17 December 2002. Due
to the time required for completion and translation of the Report, the Appellate Body will not be able
to circulate its Report by Tuesday, 17 December 2002. We estimate that the Appellate Body Report
in this appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Thursday, 16 January 2003.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 20 January 2003
Document codes: WT/DS217/10; WT/DS234/18; WT/DS217/AB/R; WT/DS234/AB/R..
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Communication from the Appellate Body
The following communication, dated 16 January 2003, from Mr. James Bacchus, the
Chairman of the Appellate Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes.
It is my honour to transmit to you the Report of the Appellate Body in , , It will be
circulated to Members of the ("WTO") at 4.00 p.m. today in accordance
with paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes. It is a confidential document until its circulation. The three Members of the
Appellate Body who served on this appeal were : Mr. Giorgio Sacerdoti, as Presiding Member;
Mr. Luiz Olavo Baptista and Mr. John Lockhart, as Members.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Appointment of Arbitrator by the Director-General Note by the Secretariat On 2 April 2003, pursuant to the request by Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the European Communities, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Mexico, of 24 March 2003, the Director-General appointed Mr. Yasuhei Taniguchi to act as arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes   in the matter United States – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.
Date: 4 April 2003
Document codes: WT/DS217/13; WT/DS234/21
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Appointment of Arbitrator by the Director-General
Note by the Secretariat
On 2 April 2003, pursuant to the request by Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the
European Communities, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Mexico, of 24 March 2003,
the Director-General appointed Mr. Yasuhei Taniguchi to act as arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes in the matter
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
Date: 18 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS217/15; WT/DS234/23; WT/DS217/14; WT/DS234/22
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 13 June 2003, from the arbitrator, Mr. Yasuhei
Taniguchi, to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes..
I am pleased to send you a copy of my Arbitration Award in , , , pursuant to Article 21.3(c)
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . It will
be circulated to the Members of the WTO later today. It is a confidential document until its
circulation.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States
Date: 13 January 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16; WT/DS234/24
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

 The following communication, dated 12 January 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 The US Administration proposed repeal of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act in
its budget proposal for fiscal year 2004. In addition, on 19 June 2003, legislation to bring the
Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act into conformity with US WTO obligations was
introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with the US Congress to enact legislation, and
will continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 6 February 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.1; WT/DS234/24/Add.1
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 5 Fe bruary 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bri ng the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act into conformity with US obligations unde r the AD Agreement, the SCM Agreement and the
GATT of 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 March 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.2; WT/DS234/24/Add.2
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 March 2004, from the delegation of the United States
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bri ng the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act into conformity with US obligations unde r the AD Agreement, the SCM Agreement and the
GATT of 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 8 April 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.3; WT/DS234/24/Add.3
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 April 2004, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bri ng the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000 into conformity with US obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Subsidies
Agreement and the GATT 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299).

 In addition, on 10 March 2004, legislation th at would repeal the Continued Dumping and
Subsidy Offset Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives (H.R. 3933).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 7 May 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.4; WT/DS234/24/Add.4
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

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

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bri ng the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000 into conformity with US obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Subsidies
Agreement and the GATT 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299). In addition, on 10 March
2004, legislation that would repeal the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act was introduced in
the US House of Representatives (H.R. 3933).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 11 June 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.5; WT/DS234/24/Add.5
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

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

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bri ng the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000 into conformity with US obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Subsidies
Agreement and the GATT 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299). In addition, on 10 March
2004, legislation that would repeal the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act was introduced in
the US House of Representatives (H.R. 3933).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 9 July 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.6; WT/DS234/24/Add.6
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 July 2004, from the delegation of the United States to
the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings
in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the Unite d States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bring the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000 into conformity with US obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Subsidies
Agreement and the GATT 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299).

 On 10 March 2004, legislation that would re peal the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives (H.R. 3933).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.
UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000
Document: Status Report by the United States Addendum
Date: 23 August 2004
Document codes: WT/DS217/16/Add.7; WT/DS234/24/Add.7
Complainant: Canada, Mexico
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Thailand
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 5.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI  GATT 1994Art. 8, 18  Anti-dumpingArt. 11.4, 18, 32  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 10  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. X  GATT 1994Art. 1  Anti-dumping

UNITED STATES – CONTINUED DUMPING AND
SUBSIDY OFFSET ACT OF 2000

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 19 August 2004, from the delegation of the
United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the DSB Recommendations and Rulings

in the Disputes
(WT/DS217 and WT/DS234)

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

 On 27 January 2003, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and
rulings in (WT/DS217 and
WT/DS234). At the same DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to
implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.

 On 19 June 2003, legislation that would bri ng the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act of 2000 into conformity with US obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Subsidies
Agreement and the GATT 1994 was introduced in the US Senate (S. 1299).

 On 10 March 2004, legislation that would rep eal the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset
Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives (H.R. 3933).

 The US Administration is continuing to work with Congress to enact legislation, and will
continue to confer with the complaining parties in these disputes, in order to reach a mutually
satisfactory resolution of this matter.