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WTO Arbitration Authorizes United States to Impose $7.5 Billion in...

On 2nd October 2019, the decision of a World Trade Organization (WTO) Arbitrator was released in the long-running European Communities and Certain Member States – Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (DS316) dispute. The purpose of the arbitration was to determine the exact amount of the countermeasures that the United States is authorized to take against the European… Continue reading WTO Arbitration Authorizes United States to Impose $7.5 Billion in…

CBSA Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation Concerning Oil Pump Sucker Rods from...

On 30 September 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published a Notice of Initiation of Investigation (SR2-2019-IN) concerning allegations that dumped imports of certain sucker rods designed for oilfield pumps (usually classified under tariff classification no. 8413.91.00.10) from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico are causing or threatening to cause material injury to the domestic industry.… Continue reading CBSA Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation Concerning Oil Pump Sucker Rods from…

Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s Finding...

Ruling from the Bench earlier today (September 11, 2019), the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the application for judicial review of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s finding concerning dumped and subsidized imports of dry wheat pasta from Turkey (see Inquiry No. NQ-2018-001). The application (file no. A-261-18) was brought before the Court by exporters and importers… Continue reading Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s Finding…

WTO Appellate Body Issues Report in the Korea-Japan Dispute Concerning...

On 10 September 2019, the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) issued its report inKorea – Anti-Dumping Duties on Pneumatic Valves from Japan (DS504). The underlying dispute concerned the definitive anti-dumping duties imposed by Korea on imports of pneumatic valves originating from Japan following the investigation conducted by the Korea Trade Commission… Continue reading WTO Appellate Body Issues Report in the Korea-Japan Dispute Concerning…

NAFTA Chapter 19 Panel Remands ITC Determination Against Imports of...

On 4 September 2019, a NAFTA binational panel established under Chapter 19 of the NAFTA issued a decision remanding the injury determination of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in the Softwood Lumber from Canada anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation. This is the ninth binational panel decision in the long-running Softwood Lumber dispute, with seven decisions previously being issued under the… Continue reading NAFTA Chapter 19 Panel Remands ITC Determination Against Imports of…

Canada Implements New Anti-Dumping Rules Targeting Related-Company Input Dumping and...

On 4th September 2019, amendments to Canada’s Special Import Measures Regulations (SIMR) were published in the Canada Gazette. The SIMR implements Canada’s anti-dumping and countervailing (i.e., trade remedy) regime. The amendments address concerns raised by the Canadian steel industry regarding the effectiveness of the trade remedy regime in addressing related company input dumping and input cost distortions. The… Continue reading Canada Implements New Anti-Dumping Rules Targeting Related-Company Input Dumping and…

Modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) Enters into Force

The modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) entered into force today (1st September 2019). Compared to the original text of the CIFTA, which entered into force in 1997, the modernized CIFTA updates the provisions relating to trade in goods (including the rules of origin) and also adds new chapters focusing on trade facilitation, technical barriers to trade, sanitary and… Continue reading Modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) Enters into Force

European Union Set to Ban Imports of Certain Fresh Fruits...

From 1st September, the European Union will apply new pest control measures that could restrict imports of certain fresh fruits and vegetables from Canada and other countries. The affected products include species of apples, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, pears, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes. The underlying measure is Council Directive 2000/29/EC (the “Directive”), which requires EU member states to,… Continue reading European Union Set to Ban Imports of Certain Fresh Fruits…

Modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) Implemented and Ready to...

On 21 August 2019, the regulations implementing the modernized CIFTA were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The Regulations are the final step in Canada’s implementation of the modernized agreement. The CIFTA Rules of Origin Regulations repeal and replace the previous regulations and implement the modernized rules of origin that will now be used to determine when… Continue reading Modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) Implemented and Ready to…

Canada and the European Union Announce an Interim Bilateral Arbitration...

Canada and the European Union have formalized an interim bilateral arbitration solution for the current deadlock in appointing members to the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Appellate Body is composed of seven members who are appointed to serve for four-year terms and may be reappointed for an additional four-year term. Currently, there are… Continue reading Canada and the European Union Announce an Interim Bilateral Arbitration…

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