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CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the United States
Date: 23 January 2018
Document codes: WT/DS537/3; WT/DS537/1
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 19 January 2018, from the delegation of the United States to
the delegation of Canada, the delegation of Australia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by Australia on Canada – Measures Governing the Sale
of Wine , circulat ed on 16 January 2018 (). My authorities have instructed me to
notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of the United States
to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

The United States has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. Australia 's request for
consultations relates to measures maintained by the Canadian province of British Columbia ( "BC")
governing the sale of wine in grocery stores, as well as other measures governing the sale of wine,
which are maintained by the provinces of BC, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, and by the
Canadian federal government. The United States last year reques ted consultations with Canada
concerning the BC measures governing the sale of wine in grocery stores (). In 2016,
US exports of wine to Canada were valued at US $431 million. The measures identified in
Australia's request for consultations may have a substantial impact on the sale and consequently
on the importation of US wine into Canada.
CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 26 January 2018
Document codes: WT/DS537/4
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 25 January 2018, from the delegation of the European Union
to the delegation of Canada, the delegation of Australia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understand ing on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the European Union ( the EU) hereb y notifies the Government of Canada,
the Government of Australia, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of its substantial
trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by Australia in a
communication circulated to WTO Members on 16 January 2018 (; ), entitled
"Canada – Measures governing the sale of wine".
The EU notes that the request for consultations relates to measures maintained by the Canadian
Government and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia
governing the sale of wine. The EU is the first wine exporter to Canada. In the recent years, more
than fifty per cent of wine imported into Canada came from the EU. The measures maintained by
the Canadian Government and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and
Nova Scotia regarding the sale of wine may have a substantial impact on the sale and
consequently on the importation of EU wine into Canada. The EU has , therefore, a substantial
trade interest in these consultations.
CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Argentina
Date: 30 January 2018
Document codes: WT/DS537/5
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Argentina
The following communication, dated 25 January 2018, from the delegation of Argentina to the
delegation of Canada, the delegation of Australia and the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rul es and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Government of the Argenti ne Republic hereby notifies the Government of
Canada, the Government of Australia and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in light of its
substantial trade interest, it wishes to join the consultations with Canada that were requested by
Australia in its communication of 16 January 2018 in Canada – Measures Governing the Sale of
Wine ().

Argentina would like to recall that like Australia, it asked to be joined in the consultations in
Canada – Measures Governing the Sale of Wine in Grocery Stores for both the first complaint
(DS520) and the second complaint (DS531), and that it participated in both cases through the
presence of officials from its capital and from its embassy in Ottawa respectively . The reasons for
the present request are the same as those in the above-mentioned cases.

As an exporting Member of wines and related products, Ar gentina has a substantial trade interest
in this dispute . C anada was the second and third largest export market for Argentine wines
(in terms of both f.o.b. value and hectolitres) in 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively. The Canadian
measures that are to be the subject of consultations are directly related to the marketing of wine
of foreign origin, including Argentine wine. Argentina is also concerned about the possible systemic
implications of such measures for international trade in agricultural products.

In view of the above, and mindful of the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11
of the DSU, Argentina looks forward to receiving your reply, together with details regarding the
date and venue of the consultations.
CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Chile
Date: 30 January 2018
Document codes: WT/DS537/6
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Chile
The following communication, dated 26 January 2018 , from the delegation of Chile to the
delegation of Canada, the delegation of Australia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Chile hereby notifies the Government of Canada, the
Government of Australia and the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) that it wishes to join the
consultations with Canada that were reques ted by Australia, in its communication circulated to
members on 16 January 2018, in Canada – Measures Governing the Sale of Wine ().

As an exporting Member of wines, Chile has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. In
2016, wine exports from Chile to Canada reached $ 96 million US dollars. Ontario, Quebec, British
Columbia and Alberta together represent 91% of the value and 93% of the volume of Chilean wine
imported from Canada. In terms of the value of imports, Chile is the fifth w ine importer into the
Canadian market.

Chile looks forward to confirmation of receipt and acceptance of this request to join the
consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE ACCEPTANCE BY CANADA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY CANADA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 8 February 2018
Document codes: WT/DS537/7
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
ACCEPTANCE BY CANADA OF THE REQUESTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Argentina, Chile, the European Union, New Zealand and the United States notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Australia,
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The delegation of Canada informed the DSB t hat it had accepted the requests of Argentina, Chile,
the European Union, New Zealand and the United States to join the consultations.

CANADA - MESURES RÉGISSANT LA VENTE DE VIN
l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils souhaitaient être admis à participer aux
consultations demandées par l'Australie, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord

l'Union européenne.

Unión Europea.
CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF AUSTRALIA NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 8 March 2019
Document codes: WT/DS537/9; WT/DS537/8; WT/DS537/8
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF AUSTRALIA
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 26 September 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request of Australia in document , in accordance with Article 6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).1

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 Australia in document
 and to make such findings as will assis t the DSB in making the
recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements.
3. On 25 February 2019, Australia 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 7 March 2019, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Stuart Harbinson

 Members: Ms Gisela Bolívar-Villagómez
 Mr Gabriel Dugue

5. Argentina, Chile, China, the European Union , India, Israel, the Republic of Korea, Mexico,
New Zealand, the Russian Federation , South Africa, Chinese Taipei, Ukraine, Uruguay, and the
United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF AUSTRALIA NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: Corrigendum In paragraph 4, the third name should read "Mr Gabriel Duque" CANADA – MESURES RÉGISSANT LA VENTE DE VIN CONSTITUTION DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL ÉTABLI À LA DEMANDE DE L'AUSTRALIE NOTE DU SECRÉTARIAT Corrigendum Au paragraphe 4, le troisième nom doit se lire comme suit: "M. Gabriel Duque" CANADÁ - MEDIDAS QUE RIGEN LA VENTA DE VINO CONSTITUCIÓN DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL ESTABLECIDO A PETICIÓN DE AUSTRALIA NOTA DE LA SECRETARÍA Corrigendum En el párrafo 4, el tercer nombre debe ser "Sr. Gabriel Duque".
Date: 12 March 2019
Document codes: WT/DS537/9/Corr.1
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA - MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF AUSTRALIA
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Corrigendum
In paragraph 4, the third name should read "Mr Gabriel Duque"

CANADA – MESURES RÉGISSANT LA VENTE DE VIN
CONSTITUTION DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL ÉTABLI À LA DEMANDE DE L'AUSTRALIE
NOTE DU SECRÉTARIAT
Corrigendum
Au paragraphe 4, le troisième nom doit se lire comme suit: "M. Gabriel Duque"

CONSTITUCIÓN DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL ESTABLECIDO A PETICIÓN DE AUSTRALIA
NOTA DE LA SECRETARÍA
Corrigendum
En el párrafo 4, el tercer nombre debe ser "Sr. Gabriel Duque".
CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 26 August 2019
Document codes: WT/DS537/14
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 21 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 provides that, when a panel considers t hat 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 Canada – Measures Governing the Sale of Wine (DS537) was established by the DSB
on 26 September 2018 and composed on 7 March 2019.

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

The report will only be available to the public once it is circulated to the Members in all three official
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.
CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: report of the Panel
Date: 11 February 2021
Document codes: WT/DS537/16
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 8 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 12.9 of the DSU provides inter alia that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (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 in Canada – Measures Governing the Sale of Wine (DS537) was established by the DSB
on 26 September 2018 and composed on 7 March 2 019. Pursuant to the latest timetable adopted
by the Panel in consultation with the parties and circulated to the DSB on 10 June 2020
(), the final report of the Panel was expected to be issued to the parties on
17 August 2020.

The Panel wishes to inform the DSB that, as of July 2020, it has accepted several joint requests by
the parties to delay the issuance of its interim report in order to allow the parties to find a mutually
agreed solution . On 1 February 2021, the Panel accepted the parties' latest request, dated
29 January 2021, to further postpone the issuance of the interim report. The Panel also requested
that the parties provide information on the status of the parties' discussions at the latest on
31 March 2021, in case the parties have not updated the Panel on the outcome of their discussions
before that date.

In light of the foregoing, the Panel is not in a position to give an estimate of the period within which
it will issue its report.

I would be grateful if you would circulate this letter to the DSB.
CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: report of the Panel
Date: 9 April 2021
Document codes: WT/DS537/17
Complainant: Australia
Respondent: Canada
Third parties: Argentina, Chile, China, EU, India, Israel, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.S., Uruguay
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. III:1, III:2, III:4, XXIV:12  GATT 1994

CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING THE SALE OF WINE
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 8 April 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 12.9 of the DSU provides inter alia that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement Body (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 in Canada – Measures Governing the Sale of Wine (DS537) was established by the DSB
on 26 September 2018 and composed on 7 March 2 019. Pursuant to the latest timetable adopted
by the Panel in consultation with the parties and circulated to the DSB on 10 June 2020
(), the final report of the Panel was expected to be issued to the parties on
17 August 2020.

The Panel wishes to inform the DSB that, as of July 2020, it has accepted several requests by the
parties to delay the issuance of its interim report in order to allow the parties to find a mutually
agreed solution. On 6 April 2021, the Panel accepted the latest req uest, dated 31 March 2021, to
delay the issuance of the interim report pending an update, by 30 April 2021, on progress concerning
the status of the parties' discussions.

In light of the foregoing, the Panel is not in a position to give an estimate of the period within which
it will issue its report.
PAKISTAN – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE FILM FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Document: NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
Date: 8 May 2019
Document codes: WT/DS538/3; WT/DS538/2
Complainant: UAE
Respondent: Pakistan
Third parties: Afghanistan, China, EU, Japan, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 5.2, 5.3, 5.8, 1, 2.1, 3.1, 9.1, 9.3, 11.1, 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.2, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 11.2, 11.3, 2, 11.4, 6.7, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994

PAKISTAN – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON BIAXIALLY ORIENTED
POLYPROPYLENE FILM FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST
OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT
1. At its meeting on 29 October 2018, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB)1 established a panel
pursuant to the request of the United Arab Emirates 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 Arab Emirates
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. Following the agreement of the parties, the panel was composed on 7 May 2019 as follows:

 Chairperson: Ms Luz Elena Reyes de la Torre

 Members: Mr Paul O'Connor
 Mr Wilhelm Meier

4. Afghanistan; China; the European Union; Japan; Oman; the Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia,
Kingdom of; and the United States have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings
as third parties.
PAKISTAN — ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE FILM FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 25 October 2019
Document codes: WT/DS538/4
Complainant: UAE
Respondent: Pakistan
Third parties: Afghanistan, China, EU, Japan, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 5.2, 5.3, 5.8, 1, 2.1, 3.1, 9.1, 9.3, 11.1, 5.10, 6.8, Annex II, 2.2.1.1, 2.2.2, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.9, 11.2, 11.3, 2, 11.4, 6.7, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. VI:1, VI:2  GATT 1994

PAKISTAN — ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE
FILM FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 23 October 2019, was received from the Chairperson of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body.

Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) provides that the period in which a panel shall conduct its examination, from the date that
the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel 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 Pakistan – Anti-Dumping Measures on Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Film from the
United Arab Emirates (WT/DS538) was established by the DSB on 29 October 2018 and composed
on 7 May 2019.

The beginning of the Panel's work was delayed as a result of the lack of available experienced lawyers
in the Secretariat. The Panel does not expect to issue its final report to the parties before the second
half of 2020.
UNITED STATES - ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF A REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF A REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Date: 22 March 2018
Document codes: WT/DS539/5
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Russia
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 6.8, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.7  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.2  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.6  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.7, Annex I  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.6, Annex VI  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.9  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.8, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 11.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 21.4  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 5.8, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 1, 10, 11.9, 14, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5, 19.1, 19.3, 19.4, 21.1, 21.3, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:1, VI:2, VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3  Anti-dumpingArt. 15  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 9.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 19.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES - ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE
ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES OF A REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
The European Union, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation notified the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the Republic
of Korea, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.

The delegation of the United States informed the DSB that it had accepted the request of the
European Union to join the consultations.

ÉTATS-UNIS - DROITS ANTIDUMPING ET COMPENSATEURS VISANT CERTAINS
PRODUITS ET UTILISATION DES DONNÉES DE FAIT DISPONIBLES
PARTICIPATION AUX CONSULTATIONS

consultations présentée par l'Union européenne.

ESTADOS UNIDOS - DERECHOS ANTIDUMPING Y COMPENSATORIOS
La Federación de Rusia, la República de Kazajstán y la Unión Europea notificaron al Órgano de
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Document: Note by the Secretariat
Date: 6 December 2018
Document codes: WT/DS539/7; WT/DS539/6
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Russia
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 6.8, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.7  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.2  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.6  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.7, Annex I  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.6, Annex VI  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.9  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.8, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 11.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 21.4  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 5.8, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 1, 10, 11.9, 14, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5, 19.1, 19.3, 19.4, 21.1, 21.3, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:1, VI:2, VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3  Anti-dumpingArt. 15  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 9.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 19.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 28 May 2018 , the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB ) established a panel
pursuant to the request of the Republic of Korea in document , in accordance with
Article 6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governi ng the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU).1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred t o the DSB by the Republic of Korea 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. Following the agreement of the parties, the Panel was composed on 5 December 2018 as
follows:

 Chairperson: Ms Marta Calmon Lemme

 Members: Ms Leora Blumberg
 Mr Matthew Kennedy

4. Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, the European Union, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway,
and the Russian Federation have reserved their rights to participate in the Panel proceedings as third
parties.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE 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: 22 March 2021
Document codes: WT/DS539/9
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Russia
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 6.8, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.7  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.2  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.6  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.7, Annex I  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.6, Annex VI  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.9  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.8, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 11.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 21.4  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 5.8, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 1, 10, 11.9, 14, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5, 19.1, 19.3, 19.4, 21.1, 21.3, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:1, VI:2, VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3  Anti-dumpingArt. 15  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 9.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 19.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE
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 19 March 2021, 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 o f law covered in the report of the Panel in United States – Anti-Dumping and
Countervailing Duties on Certain Products and the Use of Facts Available ( &
) and legal interpretations developed by the Panel.

At this time, no division of the Appellate Body can be established to hear this appeal in accordance
with DSU Article 17.1. The United States will confer with Korea so the parties may determine the
way forward in this dispute.
UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Document: Panel Report
Date: 29 March 2021
Document codes: WT/DS539/10
Complainant: South Korea
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Russia
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 6.8, Annex II  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.7  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.2  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.6  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.7, Annex I  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.6, Annex VI  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 6.9  Anti-dumpingArt. 12.8, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 11.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 21.4  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 5.8, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 18.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 1, 10, 11.9, 14, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5, 19.1, 19.3, 19.4, 21.1, 21.3, 32.1  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. VI:1, VI:2, VI:3  GATT 1994Art. 3  Anti-dumpingArt. 15  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 9.1  Anti-dumpingArt. 19.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. 32.5  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)Art. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization

UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON CERTAIN
PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF FACTS AVAILABLE
COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
The following communication, dated 25 March 2021, was received from the delegation of Korea with
the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

The Republic of Korea has taken note of the United States' decision to appeal the Panel Report in
DS539 United States – Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products and the Use of
Facts Available, as notified in its letter of 19 March 2021.

Given that the Appellate Body is currently not functioning and in light of the fact that the
United States did not file an appellant submission, Korea considers that all procedural deadlines in
the Appellate Body's Working Procedures shall be deemed suspended until further notice. Korea
reserves its full right to file its own appeal on issues of law and legal interpreta tion in the DS539
Panel Report and to respond to the United States' appeal and awaits the instructions of the
Appellate Body in this respect.

Korea is providing a copy of this note directly to the United States.
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PANGASIUS SEAFOOD PRODUCTS FROM VIET NAM REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from China
Date: 9 March 2018
Document codes: WT/DS540/2; WT/DS540/1
Complainant: Vietnam
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. I:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.6, 8, Annex C para. 1(a)  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING PANGASIUS
SEAFOOD PRODUCTS FROM VIET NAM
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from China
The following communication, dated 8 March 2018, from the delegation of China to the delegation
of the United States, the delegation of Viet Nam and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

This concerns the request for consultations by the Viet Nam on United States – Certain Measures
Concerning Pangasius Seafood Products from Viet Nam (), circulated on 27 February
2018. My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of the desire of China to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11
of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

A substantial portion of China 's Pangasius seafood product is exported to the United States '
market. China has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. They concern certain sanitary
and phytosanitary measures imposed by the Unites States related to the importation of Pangasius
seafood product. These measures restrain China's exports of the named seafood product, and they
affect the conditions of competition for China-produced product sold in the United States' market.

China looks forward to receiving your reply and advice of the date and venue of the consultations.
INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from the European Union
Date: 26 March 2018
Document codes: WT/DS541/2
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from the European Union
The following communication, dated 23 March 2018, from the delegation of the European Union to
the delegation of India, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Europ ean Union (EU) hereby notifies the Government of the Republic of
India, the Government of the United States, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of
its substantial trade interest, it desires to be joined in the consultations requested by the United
States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 19 Marc h 2018 (WT/DS541 /1,
), entitled "India - Export related measures".
The EU notes that the request for consultations relates to certain alleged export subsidies provided
by India through 5 different programs for domestic producers across all industrial product sectors.
The EU is a major global producer and exporter for industrial goods. By way of illustration, the EU
exported on average over the last three years polyethylene, stainless steel bars/wires, tubes and
pipes of cast iron and graphite electrode systems, which together make up only a subset of the
allegedly subsidised product sectors, for over 1,1 bn Euro per year. The measures referred to in
the consultation request may have a substantial impact on the price of industrial goods concern ed
in the world market and affect trade flows in these products. The EU has therefore a substantial
trade interest in these consultations.
INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Document: Communication from Canada
Date: 26 March 2018
Document codes: WT/DS541/3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS
Communication from Canada
The following communication, dated 23 March 2018 , from the delegation of Canada to the
delegation of India, the delegation of the United States and to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), the Gover nment of Canada hereby notifies its desire to join the consultations
requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU and Articles 4 and 30 of
the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement) with respect to certain
alleged export subsidy measures from India. The request of the United States is set out in
document

Canada has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings which concern alleged prohibited
export subsidies. India is an important trading partner for Canada. Merchandise goods imports
from India have steadily increased between 2008 and 2017, from $2.24 billion to $4.16 billion, an
85.9% increase. The measures at issue in the consultations request cover a wide range of
products and could impact the conditions of competition not only in Canada, but for Canadian like
products in third-country markets.

As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it be permitted to
join the consultations in this dispute.

A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a request
that it be circulated to Members.
INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
Document: Note by the Secretariat
Date: 24 July 2018
Document codes: WT/DS541/5; WT/DS541/4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES
CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL ESTABLISHED AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 28 May 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 Governi ng the Settlement of Disputes
(DSU) and Article 4.4 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM
Agreement).1

2. The Panel's terms of reference are the following:

To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by
the parties to the dispute, the matter referred t o the DSB by 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 16 July 2018, the United States requested the Director -General to de termine the
composition of the P anel, pursuant to Article 8 .7 of the DSU and Article 4.12 of the SCM
Agreement. Article 8.7 of the DSU 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 Chairman recei ves
such a request.
Article 4.12 of the SCM Agreement provides:

For purposes of disputes conducted pursuant to this Article, except for time -periods
specifically prescribed in this Article, time -periods applicable under the DSU for the
conduct of such disputes shall be half the time prescribed therein.
4. On 23 July 2018, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:

 Chairperson: Mr Jose Antonio S. Buencamino

 Members: Ms Leora Blumberg
 Mr Serge Pannatier

1 DSB, Minutes of the meeting held on the 28 May 2018.

5. Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, the European Union, Japan, Kazakhstan, the Republic of
Korea, the Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand have reserved their rights
to participate in the Panel proceedings as third parties.
INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
Document: COMMUNICATION FROM
Date: 4 December 2018
Document codes: WT/DS541/6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PANEL
The following communication, dated 3 December 2018, was received from the Chairman of the
Panel with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

Article 12.9 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes,
read in conjunction with Article 4.6 of the Agreem ent on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures,
provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within 90 days, 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 India – Export Related Measures (DS541) was established by the DSB on
28 May 2018 and composed on 23 July 2018.

The beginning of the Panel's work has been delayed as a result of a lack of available resources in
the Secretariat. The Panel expects to issue it s final report to the parties not before the second
quarter of 2019.
INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES NOTIFICATION OF A MUTUALLY AGREED SOLUTION
Document: panel report
Date: 18 July 2023
Document codes: WT/DS541/8; G/SCM/D119/1/Add.1
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: India
Third parties: Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, EU, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 3.1(a), 3.2  Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM)

INDIA – EXPORT RELATED MEASURES
NOTIFICATION OF A MUTUALLY AGREED SOLUTION
The following communication, dated 13 July 2023, from the delegation of India and the delegation
of the United States to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 3.6 of the DSU.

The United States and India write in regard to the dispute India – Export Related Measures (DS541).
The United States and India are pleased to notify the DSB, in accordance with Article 3.6 of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), that the
parties have reached a mutually agreed solution to the matter raised in this dispute.

India hereby withdraws its November 19, 2019, notification to the DSB of an appeal in this dispute

The parties confirm their agreement that the panel report ( and ) may
not be adopted by the DSB , as through their mutually agreed sol ution the dispute has been
terminated.

We ask you to circulate this notification to the DSB and the relevant Councils and Committees.