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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.
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.
Canadá - Medidas relativas a las exportaciones de trigo y al trato aplicado al grano importado
El 30 de agosto de 2004, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Canadá - Medidas relativas a las exportaciones de trigo y al trato aplicado al grano importado”.
Canadá - Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos
El 11 de julio 2019, la OMC distribuyó los dos informes de los asuntos planteados por los Estados Unidos: “Canadá — Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos” (DS557) y “México — Derechos adicionales sobre determinados productos procedentes de los Estados Unidos” (DS560).
États-Unis - Mesure de sauvegarde visant les importations de produits photovoltaïques au silicium cristallin
Le 2 septembre 2020, l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par la Chine “États-Unis — Mesure de sauvegarde visant les importations de produits photovoltaïques au silicium cristallin” (DS562).
European Communities - Trade Description of Scallops (Request by Canada)
The complaint concerned a French Government Order laying down the official name and trade description of scallops. Complainants claimed that this Order will reduce competitiveness on the French market as their product will no longer be able to be sold as “Coquille Saint-Jacques” although there is no difference between their scallops and French scallops in terms of colour, size, texture, appearance and use, i.e. it is claimed they are “like products”. Violations of GATT Articles I and III and TBT Article 2 were alleged.
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours 1
Le 14 janvier 2002, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours”.
United States - Customs Bond Directive for Merchandise Subject to Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties
On 24 April 2006, Thailand requested consultations with the United States concerning anti-dumping measures on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp. Thailand requests consultations on the United States’ application in the Preliminary, Final and Amended Final Determinations of the practice known as “zeroing” negative dumping margins, the effect of which was to artificially create margins of dumping, and the consequent imposition of definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand.
China - Medidas en materia de derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre los productos de pollo de engorde procedentes de los Estados Unidos
El 02 de agosto de 2013, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “China - Medidas en materia derechos antidumping y compensatorios sobre los productos de pollo de engorde procedentes de los Estados Unidos”.
République dominicaine - Mesures de sauvegarde visant les importations de sacs en polypropylène et de tissu tubulaire
Le 31 janvier 2012, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné les plaintes déposées par le Costa Rica, El Salvador, le Guatemala et le Honduras concernant l’affaire République dominicaine — Mesures de sauvegarde visant les importations de sacs en polypropylène et de tissu tubulaire (DS415, DS416, DS417 et DS418).
United States - Countervailing Measures Concerning Certain Products from the European Communities
On 10 November 2000, the EC requested consultations with the US concerning the continued application by the United States of countervailing duties on a number of products. In particular, the EC claimed that the application of the “same person” methodology by the US, and the continued imposition of duties based on it, are in breach of Articles 10, 19 and 21 of the SCM Agreement, because there is no proper determination of a benefit to the producer of the goods under investigation, as required by Article 1.1(b) of the SCM Agreement. The EC included in this request for consultations 14 US countervailing duty orders1 where this “same person” methodology was applied. All these cases involve alleged non-recurring subsidies granted to firms prior to a change of ownership.
Corea - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas
El 18 de enero de 1999, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Corea - Impuestos a las bebidas alcohólicas”.
United States - Measures Concerning The Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 15 September 2011, the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Measures concerning the importation, marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products".
États-Unis - Imposition de droits compensateurs sur certains produits en acier au carbone, plomb et bismuth laminés à chaud originaires du Royaume-Uni
Le 23 décembre 1999, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Imposition de droits compensateurs sur certains produits en acier au carbone, plomb et bismuth laminés à chaud originaires du Royaume-Uni”.
Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos
El 12 de octubre de 1998, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Prohibición de importar ciertos camarones y sus productos”.
United States - Conditional Tax Incentives for Large Civil Aircraft
On 19 December 2014, the European Union requested consultations with the United States with respect to conditional tax incentives established by the State of Washington in relation to the development, manufacture, and sale of large civil aircraft. The European Union alleges that the measures constitute specific subsidies within the meaning of Articles 1 and 2 of the SCM Agreement. The European Union also considers that the measures are prohibited subsidies that are inconsistent with Articles 3.1(b) and 3.2 of the SCM Agreement
Brazil – Certain Measures Concerning Taxation and Charges
On 30 August 2017, the WTO issued the panel reports in the cases brought by the European Union and Japan in “Brazil - Certain Measures Concerning Taxation And Charges”.
Chile - Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products - Recourse 1
On 5 October 2000, Argentina requested consultations with Chile concerning: the price band system established by Law 18.525 (as subsequently amended by Law 18.591 and Law 19.546), as well as implementing regulations and complementary and/or amending provisions; and the provisional safeguard measures adopted on 19 November 1999 by Decree No. 339 of the Ministry of Economy and the definitive safeguard measures imposed on 20 January 2000 by Decree No. 9 of the Ministry of Economy on the importation of various products, including wheat, wheat flour and edible vegetal oils. Argentina considered that these measures raised questions concerning the obligations of Chile under various agreements. According to Argentina, the provisions with which the measures relating to the said price band system are inconsistent, include, but are not limited to, the following: Article II of the GATT 1994, and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture. According to Argentina, the provisions with which the safeguard measures are inconsistent, include, but are not limited to, the following: Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 12 of the Safeguards Agreement, and Article XIX:1(a) of the GATT 1994
Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes
El 30 de julio de 2018, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes”.
Unión Europea - Medidas que afectan a concesiones arancelarias relativas a determinados productos de carne de aves de corral
El 28 de marzo de 2017, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Unión Europea - Medidas que afectan a concesiones arancelarias relativas a determinados productos de carne de aves de corral”.
Comunidades Europeas - Clasificación aduanera de determinado equipo informático
El 05 de febrero de 1998, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Clasificación aduanera determinado equipo informático”.
Turquie - Restrictions à l’importation de produits textiles et de vêtements
Le 22 octobre 1999, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Turquie - Restrictions à l’importation de produits textiles et de vêtements”.