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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…

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…

Canada Launches Public Consultations on a Potential Comprehensive Economic Partnership...

On January 11, 2021, the Honourable Mary Ng, Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of public consultations on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia. The press release announcing these consultations explains that “[e]xpanding Canada’s trade and investment opportunities in Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy will diversify Canada’s trade portfolio… Continue reading Canada Launches Public Consultations on a Potential Comprehensive Economic Partnership…

Canada Shines Light on US Solar Cell Tariffs by Initiating...

On December 22, 2020, the Government of Canada requested dispute settlement consultations with the United States under Chapter 31 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, which is also referred to as the USMCA in the United States and the T-MEC in Mexico) concerning the continued US safeguard tariffs on Canadian crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not… Continue reading Canada Shines Light on US Solar Cell Tariffs by Initiating…

Leading the World – the African Continental Free Trade Area...

On 1 January 2021, trading began under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a regional trade agreement aimed at all 55 member states of the African Union. The agreement is publicized as encompassing the world’s largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Once fully implemented, the AfCFTA will establish a new… Continue reading Leading the World – the African Continental Free Trade Area…

Maintaining the Status Quo – The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity...

On December 22, 2020, the Government of Canada announced measures taken to ensure stability for Canadians relying upon goods imported from the United Kingdom during the period of time between January 1, 2021 and the date when the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) eventually enters into force (see “Preparing for Brexit – Canada and the United Kingdom Clinch… Continue reading Maintaining the Status Quo – The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity…

Canada Not Ready to Give Up Its Seat? CBSA Launches...

On December 21, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations concerning the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain upholstered domestic seating imported from China and Vietnam. The investigation has been commenced under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), which helps to protect Canadian industries from injury caused by the dumping and subsidizing of imported goods. The… Continue reading Canada Not Ready to Give Up Its Seat? CBSA Launches…

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