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European Communities - Measures Affecting the Importation of Certain Poultry Products
On 24 February 1997, Brazil requested consultations with the EC in respect of the EC regime for the importation of certain poultry products and the implementation by the EC of the Tariff Rate Quota for these products. Brazil contended that the EC measures are inconsistent with Articles X and XXVII of GATT 1994 and Articles 1 and 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Brazil also contended that the measures nullify or impair benefits accruing to it directly or indirectly under GATT 1994.
China - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Cellulose Pulp from Canada
On 25 April 2017, the WTO issued the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “China - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Cellulose Pulp from Canada".
Thailand - Customs and Fiscal Measures on Cigarettes from the Philippines
On 7 February 2008, the Philippines requested consultations with Thailand concerning a number of Thai fiscal and customs measures affecting cigarettes from the Philippines. Such measures include Thailand's customs valuation practices, excise tax, health tax, TV tax, VAT regime, retail licensing requirements and import guarantees imposed upon cigarette importers. The Philippines claims that Thailand administers these measures in a partial and unreasonable manner and thereby violates Article X:3(a) of the GATT 1994.
Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde
Le 01 mars 2001, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Droits antidumping sur les importations de linge de lit en coton en provenance de l’Inde”.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China
El 03 de diciembre de 2010, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas antidumping definitivas sobre determinados elementos de fijación de hierro o acero procedentes de China”.
Comunidades Europeas - Protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios
El 15 de marzo de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Protección de las marcas de fábrica o de comercio y las indicaciones geográficas en el caso de los productos agrícolas y los productos alimenticios”.
United States - Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Respect to Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada
On 3 May 2002, Canada requested consultations with the United States. The request concerned the final affirmative countervailing duty determination by the US Department of Commerce (File No. C‑122839) issued on 25 March 2002, with respect to certain softwood lumber from Canada. The measures at issue include the initiation and conduct of the investigation, the final determination, provision of expedited reviews, and other matters related to these measures. Canada contended that these measures were inconsistent with, and violate the United States’ obligations under Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22 and 32.1 of the SCM Agreement and Articles VI:3 and X:3 of the GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires destinés à des pays pétroliers en provenance d’Argentine - Recours 1
L’OMC a publié, le 30 novembre 2006, le rapport du groupe spécial de la mise en conformité dans l’affaire “États-Unis — Réexamens à l’extinction des mesures antidumping visant les produits tubulaires pour champs pétrolifères en provenance d’Argentine” (DS268).
United States - Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Products from China
On 17 September 2012, China requested consultations with the United States concerning the following measures: (i) a new piece of legislation (Public Law 112-99) that explicitly allows for the application of countervailing measures to non-market economy countries; (ii) countervailing duty determinations or actions made or performed by US authorities between 20 November 2006 and 13 March 2012 in respect of Chinese products; (iii) anti-dumping measures associated with the concerned countervailing duty measures as well as the combined effect of these anti-dumping measures and the parallel countervailing duty measures; and (iv) the United States’ failure to provide the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) with legal authority to identify and avoid the double remedies in respect of investigations or reviews initiated on or between 20 November 2006 and 13 March 2012.
États-Unis - Réexamens administratifs antidumping et autres mesures concernant les importations de certains jus d’orange en provenance du Brésil
Le 25 mars 2011, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte du Brésil dans l’affaire États-Unis — Réexamens administratifs antidumping et autres mesures concernant les importations de certains jus d’orange en provenance du Brésil (DS382).
Australia - Subsidies Provided to Producers and Exporters of Automotive Leather
On 4 May 1998, the United States requested consultations with Australia in respect of prohibited subsidies allegedly provided to Australian producers and exporters of automotive leather, including subsidies provided to Howe and Company Proprietary Ltd. (or any of its affiliated and/or parent companies), which allegedly involve preferential government loans of about $A25 million and non-commercial terms and grants of about $A30 million. The United States contended that these measures violate the obligations of Australia under Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías
El Órgano de Apelación de la OMC publicó este 15 de enero de su informe sobre la diferencia “Argentina — Medidas que afectan a la importación de mercancías” (WT/DS438/444/445). Los reclamantes en esta diferencia eran la Unión Europea, los Estados Unidos y el Japón.
République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur
Le 25 avril 2005, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur”.
Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la exportación de pieles de bovino y a la importación de cueros acabados
El 19 de diciembre de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Medidas que afectan a la exportación de pieles de bovino y a la importación de cueros acabados”.
Canada - Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector. Measures Relating to the Feed-In Tariff Program
On 11 August 2011, the European Union requested consultations with Canada regarding Canada's measures relating to domestic content requirements in the feed-in tariff program (the “FIT Program”).
United States - Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998
On 8 July 1999, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Section 211 of the US Omnibus Appropriations Act. The EC and its member States alleged as follows: - Section 211, which was signed into law on 21 October 1998, did not allow the registration or renewal in the United States of a trademark, if it was previously abandoned by a trademark owner whose business and assets have been confiscated under Cuban law. - This law provided that no US court shall recognize or enforce any assertion of such rights. - Section 211 US Omnibus Appropriations Act was not in conformity with the US’ obligations under the TRIPS Agreement, notably its Article 2 in conjunction with the Paris Convention, Article 3, Article 4, Articles 15 to 21, Article 41, Article 42 and Article 62
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’approbation et la commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques
Le 29 septembre 2006, l’OMC a publié les rapports du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner les plaintes déposées par les États-Unis, le Canada et l’Argentine, respectivement, dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’approbation et la commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques”(WT/DS291, WT/DS292 et WT/DS293).
Communautés Européennes - Regime applicable à l’importation, à la vente et à la distribution des bananes
Le 09 septembre 1997, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “European communities - Regime for the importation, sale and distribution of bananas”.
Brazil - Measures Affecting Imports of Retreaded Tyres
On 20 June 2005, the European Communities requested consultations with Brazil on the imposition of measures that adversely affect exports of retreaded tyres from the EC to the Brazilian market.
Thailand - Anti-Dumping Duties on Angles, Shapes and Sections of Iron or Non-Alloy steel and H-Beams from Poland
On 30 June 1998, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of the alleged imposition of countervailing duties on certain hot-rolled lead and bismuth carbon steel (leaded bars) from the UK. The EC asserted that the US imposed countervailing duties of 1.69 per cent on United Engineering Steels Ltd (UES) for the review period 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1994, and of 2.4 per cent for the review period 1 January 1995 to 20 March 1995, on the basis of subsidies which had been granted to British Steel Corporation (BSC). The EC also contended that the US imposed countervailing duties on British Steel plc (BSplc) / British Steel Engineering Steels LTD (BSES) for the review period 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1996 on the basis of subsidies granted to BSC before its privatization in 1988. The EC alleged that these impositions of countervailing duties constitute a violation of Articles 1.1(b), 10, 14 and 19.4 of the Subsidies Agreement.