First MPIA Appeal Arbitration Award Issued Under WTO Alternative Appeal...

The first arbitration award has been issued under the appeal procedure set out in the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA). The appeal of the Report of the Panel in Colombia – Anti-Dumping Duties on Frozen Fries from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands (DS591) was filed by Colombia on 6 October 2022. The award was issued 75 days later, well… Continue reading First MPIA Appeal Arbitration Award Issued Under WTO Alternative Appeal…

First WTO appeal initiated utilizing the procedures under the Multi-Party...

On 6 October 2022 a notification of appeal was filed by Colombia of the Report of the Panel in Colombia – Anti-Dumping Duties on Frozen Fries from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands (DS591). This is the first notification of appeal under Article 25 of the WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU)… Continue reading First WTO appeal initiated utilizing the procedures under the Multi-Party…

Spilling More Milk: Canada’s Dairy Quota Allocation Practices Under Siege...

On 25 May 2022, the United States invoked the dispute settlement procedures of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by requesting consultations concerning Canada’s dairy product tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation practices. Earlier this month, New Zealand challenged similar allocation practices under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) (see Daring to Challenge Dairy: New Zealand Challenges Canada’s Implementation of… Continue reading Spilling More Milk: Canada’s Dairy Quota Allocation Practices Under Siege…

Daring to challenge Dairy: New Zealand challenges Canada’s implementation of...

The first dispute has been initiated under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). On 12 May 2022, New Zealand requested consultations concerning Canada’s implementation of its obligations regarding tariff rate quotas (TRQs).  Rather than the high tariffs otherwise applicable to dairy imports, the TRQs provide duty-free access for specified annual quantities of the following dairy products:… Continue reading Daring to challenge Dairy: New Zealand challenges Canada’s implementation of…

The First WTO Appeal Arbitration is Initiated, Although Not Directly...

On 28 April 2022, Turkey notified the WTO Members that is was appealing the report of the panel in the Turkey – Pharmaceutical Products dispute (DS583) using the arbitration procedures under Article 25 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU). Although similar in procedure, this appeal was not initiated under the recently established Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA). The MPIA… Continue reading The First WTO Appeal Arbitration is Initiated, Although Not Directly…

Yet another approach to WTO dispute settlement – binding arbitration...

On 21 December 2021, the European Union and the United States notified the WTO Dispute Settlement Body that they have agreed to terminate the WTO panel proceedings in United States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminum Products (DS548) and European Union – Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States (DS559). These disputes concern the European Union’s… Continue reading Yet another approach to WTO dispute settlement – binding arbitration…

UNDER THE PUMP – CBSA & Tribunal Initiate Inquiry on...

On June 30, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched its investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) into the alleged injurious dumping imports into Canada of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) originating in or exported from the United Mexican States (Mexico). The complaint with CBSA was filed by EVRAZ Inc. NA Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan), and… Continue reading UNDER THE PUMP – CBSA & Tribunal Initiate Inquiry on…

Falling Off the Grid – CBSA Launches Anti-dumping Investigation Concerning...

On April 15, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation  concerning the alleged injurious dumping of certain small power transformers from Austria, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), and South Korea (SPT 2021 IN). This investigation was triggered by a formal complaint filed on behalf of a group… Continue reading Falling Off the Grid – CBSA Launches Anti-dumping Investigation Concerning…

Canada Announces Plans to Ratify the Trade Continuity Agreement with...

On March 19, 2021, Canada’s Minister of International Trade announced that Canada will ratify its Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) with the United Kingdom. The announcement came after the Canadian Minister held a call with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade, Elizabeth Truss. It is anticipated that Canada and the UK will implement the agreement… Continue reading Canada Announces Plans to Ratify the Trade Continuity Agreement with…

Canada Launches Public Consultation on Trade Negotiations with the United...

On March 12, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it is launching public consultations as it ramps up its efforts on new trade negotiations with the United Kingdom. Further to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, Canada and the United Kingdom committed to continue their trade relationship, as established under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and… Continue reading Canada Launches Public Consultation on Trade Negotiations with the United…

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