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United States - Measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tyres from China
On 14 September 2009, China requested consultations with the United States concerning increased tariffs on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tyres (subject tyres) from China. The decision was announced on 11 September 2009 following an investigation pursuant to section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). The USITC determined that there was market disruption as a result of rapidly increasing imports of subject tyres from China that were a significant cause of material injury to the domestic industry. Following a Presidential decision additional duties were imposed on subject tyres imports for a three year period in the amount of 35 per cent ad valorem in the first year, 30 per cent ad valorem in the second year and 25 per cent ad valorem in the third year (the tyres measure). This measure took effect on 26 September 2009.
Argentina - Derechos antidumping definitivos sobre los pollos procedentes del Brasil
El 22 de abril de 2003, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Argentina - Derechos antidumping definitivos sobre los pollos procedentes del Brasil”.
Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso 1
El 15 de mayo de 2018, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas y determinados Estados miembros - Medidas que afectan al comercio de grandes aeronaves civiles - Recurso”.
China- Medidas que afectan a la protección y observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual
El 26 de enero de 2009, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China- Medidas que afectan a la protección y observancia de los derechos de propiedad intelectual”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Act of 1916 - Original Complaint by the European Communities
On 24 February 2004, the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Anti-dumping act of 1916 - Complaint by the European Communities".
Australia - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples from New Zealand
On 31 August 2007, New Zealand requested consultations with Australia concerning measures imposed by Australia on the importation of apples from New Zealand. On 27 March 2007, Australia's Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine determined a policy for the importation of apples from New Zealand: “Importation of apples can be permitted subject to the Quarantine Act 1908, and the application of phytosanitary measures as specified in the Final import risk analysis report for apples from New Zealand, November 2006”. New Zealand considers that these restrictions are inconsistent with Australia's obligations under the SPS Agreement, and in particular Articles 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 8 and Annex C. On 13 September 2007, the European Communities requested to join the consultations. On 14 September 2007, the United States requested to join the consultations. Subsequently, Australia informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of the European Communities and the United States to join the consultations. On 6 December 2007, New Zealand requested the establishment of a panel. At its meeting on 17 December 2007, the DSB deferred the establishment of a panel.
United States - Tariff Measures on Certain Goods from China
On 15 September 2020 the WTO circulated the dispute panel report in the case brought by China in “United States — Tariff Measures on Certain Goods from China” (DS543)..
États-Unis - Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs
L’OMC a publié, le 29 février 2008, les rapports des groupes spéciaux sur les plaintes déposées par la Thaïlande et l’Inde, respectivement, dans les affaires “Etats-Unis — Mesures antidumping visant les crevettes en provenance de Thaïlande” (DS343) et “Etats-Unis — Directive sur les cautions en douane pour les marchandises assujetties à des droits antidumping/compensateurs” (DS345).
United States - Certain Country of Origin Labelling (Cool) Requirements - Recourse 1
On 1 December 2008, Canada requested consultations with the United States concerning certain mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) provisions in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill and as implemented through an Interim Final Rule of 28 July 2008. These include the obligation to inform consumers at the retail level of the country of origin in respect of covered commodities, including beef and pork. The eligibility for a designation of a covered commodity as exclusively having a US origin can only be derived from an animal that was exclusively born, raised and slaughtered in the United States. This would exclude such a designation in respect of beef or pork derived from livestock that is exported to the United States for feed or immediate slaughter.
India - Quantitative Restrictions on Imports of Agricultural, Textile and Industrial Products
On 15 July 1997, the US requested consultations with India in respect of quantitative restrictions maintained by India on importation of a large number of agricultural, textile and industrial products. The US contended that these quantitative restrictions, including the more than 2,700 agricultural and industrial product tariff lines notified to the WTO, are inconsistent with India’s obligations under Articles XI:1 and XVIII:11 of GATT 1994, Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso 1
El 15 de noviembre de 2005, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Investigación de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional respecto de la madera blanda procedente del Canadá - Recurso”.
European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan
On 6 July 2017, a WTO dispute panel issued a report in the case “European Union - Countervailing Measures on Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate from Pakistan".
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a las tuberías para perforación petrolera procedentes de México
El 02 de noviembre de 2005, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping relativas a las tuberías para perforación petrolera procedentes de México”.
États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de gluten de froment en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 31 juillet 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de gluten de froment en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
Estados Unidos - Determinaciones preliminares con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá
El 27 de septiembre de 2002, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinaciones preliminares con respecto a determinada madera blanda procedente del Canadá”.
Canada - Export Credits and Loan Guarantees for Regional Aircraft
On 22 January 2001, Brazil requested consultations with Canada concerning subsidies which are allegedly being granted to Canada’s regional aircraft industry. Brazil’s claims are as follows: Export credits, within the meaning of Item (k) of Annex I to the SCM Agreement, are being provided to Canada’s regional aircraft industry by the Export Development Corporation (EDC) and the Canada Account. Loan guarantees, within the meaning of Item (j) of Annex I to the SCM Agreement, are being provided by EDC, Industry Canada, and the Province of Quebec, to support exports of Canada’s regional aircraft industry. Brazil takes the view that all of the above-mentioned measures are subsidies, within the meaning of Article 1 of the SCM Agreement, since they are financial contributions that confer a benefit. According to Brazil, they are also contingent, in law or in fact, upon export, and constitute, therefore, a violation of Article 3 of the SCM Agreement.
Australia - Subsidies Provided to Producers and Exporters of Automotive Leather - Recourse 1
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.
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”).
Estados Unidos - Determinadas medidas que afectan a las importaciones de aves de corral procedentes de China
El 29 de septiembre de 2010, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Determinadas medidas que afectan a las importaciones de aves de corral procedentes de China”.
United States - Tax Treatment for "Foreign Sales Corporations"
On 18 November 1997, the European Communities requested consultations with the United States in respect of Sections 921-927 of the US Internal Revenue Code and related measures, establishing special tax treatment for “Foreign Sales Corporations” (FSC). The European Communities contended that these provisions were inconsistent with the United States' obligations under Articles III:4 and XVI of the GATT 1994, Articles 3.1(a) and (b) of the SCM Agreement, and Articles 3 and 8 of the Agreement on Agriculture.