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WTO issues panel report regarding US duties on Canadian paper

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Today, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States — Countervailing Measures on Supercalendered Paper from Canada” (DS505). You can find the summary of the key findings
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EU, Canada initiate WTO dispute complaints against US steel, aluminium duties

EU, Canada initiate WTO dispute complaints against US steel, aluminium duties

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Today, the European Union and Canada have requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding US duties on certain imported steel and aluminium products. You can find more information here and here
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WTO hearings on US – COOL arbitrations opened to the public

WTO hearings on US – COOL arbitrations opened to the public

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Today, at the request of the parties in the disputes US – Certain Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) Requirements: Recourse to Article 22.6 of the DSU by the US (WT/DS384 and WT/DS386), the Arbitrator has
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2 new Panels at the WTO

2 new Panels at the WTO

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Yesterday, at a special meeting of the DSB, two panels were established. The first one relates to DS482: Canada — Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Certain Carbon Steel Welded Pipe from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan,
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Chinese Taipei files dispute against Canada over anti-dumping measures on steel

Chinese Taipei files dispute against Canada over anti-dumping measures on steel

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The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) notified today the WTO Secretariat of a request for consultations with Canada over provisional and definitive anti-dumping measures imposed by Canada on imports
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Appellate Body COOL dispute

Appellate Body COOL dispute

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Last Friday, the Appellate Body of the WTO upheld most of the panel’s rulings and recommendations in the dispute (DS384 & DS386) filed against the
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ITA Committee meeting

ITA Committee meeting

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After the conclusion of the symposium, we continued with the ITA Committee meeting. At the outset, the Chairman had a brief recount of the symposium, where he stated the
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Canada DS412 & DS426 public hearing

Canada DS412 & DS426 public hearing

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Earlier this week, the legality of government support for renewable energy initiatives was subject of review at the WTO, in what is considered a landmark case against Canada. The panel heard opening arguments
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January’s DSB regular meeting

January’s DSB regular meeting

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This month’s regular meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) had a few interesting developments: three panels were established, an Appellate Body (AB) report was adopted, and an AB
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