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Argentina - Safeguard Measures on Imports of Footwear
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.
Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultural Products
On 7 April 1997 the US requested consultations with Japan in respect of the latter’s prohibition under quarantine measures of imports of certain agricultural products. The US alleged that Japan prohibits the importation of each variety of a product requiring quarantine treatment until the quarantine treatment has been tested for that variety even if the treatment has proved to be effective for other varieties of the same product. The US alleged violations of Articles 2 5 and 8 of the SPS Agreement Article XI of GATT 1994 and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture. In addition the US made a claim for nullification and impairment of benefits.
Communautés Européennes - Régime applicable à l’importation, à la vente et à la distribution des bananes
L’OMC a publié le 09 avril 1999 le rapport d’arbitrage concernant l’affaire “Communautés Européennes - Régime applicable à l’importation à la vente et à la distribution des bananes”.
United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
On 18 November 1999 Japan requested consultations with the United States in respect of the preliminary and final determinations of the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission on the anti-dumping investigation of Certain Hot Rolled Steel Products from Japan issued on 25 and 30 November 1998 12 February 1999 28 April 1999 and 23 June 1999. Japan considered that these determinations are erroneous and based on deficient procedures under the US Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. The Japanese complaint also concerned certain provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. Japan claimed violations of Articles VI and X of the GATT 1994 and Articles 2 3 6 (including Annex II) 9 and 10 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.d regulations. Japan claimed violations of Articles VI and X of the GATT 1994 and Articles 2 3 6 (including Annex II) 9 and 10 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
Communautés européennes - Certaines questions douanières
L’OMC a publié le 16 juin 2006 le rapport du groupe spécial qui avait examiné une plainte déposée par les États-Unis dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes — Certains questions douanières” (DS 315).
Japan - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages
The EC requested consultations on 21 June 1995 and Canada and the US on 7 July 1995. The complainants claimed that spirits exported to Japan were discriminated against under the Japanese liquor tax system which in their view levies a substantially lower tax on “shochu” than on whisky cognac and white spirits.
Canadá - Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE - Hormonas
El 16 de octubre de 2008 el Órgano de Apelación distribuyó sus informes en los asuntos examinados en los informes del Grupo Especial que se ocupó de “Estados Unidos — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE — Hormonas” (DS320) y “Canadá — Mantenimiento de la suspensión de obligaciones en la diferencia CE — Hormonas” (DS321) respectivamente.
États Unis - Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine - Recours 1
Le 21 mars un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié son rapport sur la mise en conformité dans le différend “États-Unis — Mesures compensatoires visant certains produits en provenance de Chine — Recours de la Chine à l’article 21:5 du Mémorandum d’accord sur le règlement des différends” (DS437)
Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia contra las importaciones de cordero fresco, refrigerado o congelado procedentes de Nueva Zelandia
El 01 de mayo de 2001 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medida de salvaguardia contra las importaciones de cordero fresco refrigerado o congelado procedentes de Nueva Zelandia”.
United States - Measures Affecting the Cross-Border Supply of Gambling and Betting Services
On 21 March 2003 Antigua and Barbuda requested consultations with the US regarding measures applied by central regional and local authorities in the US which affect the cross-border supply of gambling and betting services. Antigua and Barbuda considered that the cumulative impact of the US measures is to prevent the supply of gambling and betting services from another WTO Member to the United States on a cross-border basis. According to Antigua and Barbuda the measures at issue may be inconsistent with the US obligations under the GATS and in particular Articles II VI VIII XI XVI and XVII thereof and the US Schedule of Specific Commitments annexed to the GATS.
Japón - Derechos compensatorios sobre memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea
El 28 de noviembre de 2007 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Japón - Derechos compensatorios sobre memorias dinámicas de acceso aleatorio procedentes de Corea”.
Indonésie - Mesure de sauvegarde concernant certains produits en fer ou en acier
Le 18 août 2017 un groupe spécial de l’OMC a publié un rapport dans les affaires introduites par le Viet Nam et le Taipei chinois “Indonésie — Mesure de sauvegarde concernant certains produits en fer ou en acier” (DS490 and 496).
Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan a las publicaciones
El 30 de junio de 1997 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Canadá - Determinadas medidas que afectan a las publicaciones”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al suministro transfronterizo de servicios de juegos de azar y apuestas - Recurso 1
El 30 de noviembre de 2007 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan al suministro transfronterizo de servicios de juegos de azar y apuestas - Recurso”.
Chine - Mesures relatives à l’exportation de terres rares, de tungstène et de molybdène
Le 26 mars 2014 l’OMC a publié les rapports de groupes spéciaux dans le différend Chine — Mesures relatives à l’exportation de terres rares de tungsten et de molybdène (WT/DS431/R WT/DS432/R et WT/DS433/R).
China - Medidas relativas a la exportación de diversas materias primas
El 30 de enero de 2012 el Órgano de Apelación emitió sus informes en el asunto “China — Medidas relativas a la exportación de diversas materias primas” (WT/DS394/AB/R WT/DS395/AB/R y WT/DS398/AB/R).
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 15 de octubre de 2004 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
Guatemala - Anti-Dumping Investigation Regarding Portland Cement from Mexico
On 15 October 1996 Mexico requested consultations with Guatemala in respect of an anti-dumping investigation commenced by Guatemala with regard to imports of portland cement from Mexico. Mexico alleged that this investigation was in violation of Guatemala’s obligations under Articles 2 3 5 and 7.1 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
European Communities - Anti-Dumping Measure on Farmed Salmon from Norway
On 17 March 2006 Norway requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Council Regulation (EC) No. 85/2006 of 17 January 2006 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway.
Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación, comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún
El 25 de abril de 2017 la OMC hizo público el informe arbitral sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas relativas a la importación comercialización y venta de atún y productos de atún”.