International Disputes

Disputes Brought by the United States in 2013

United States views on international law [1] in relation to Disputes Brought by the United States: (1) China — Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Measures on Broiler Products from the United States (DS427)

As discussed in this world legal encyclopedia (in relation to issues that took place in the year 2011) at 372-73, the United States requested the establishment of a panel to consider anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures imposed by China on imports of chicken broiler products from the United States. The panel issued its report on August 2, 2013, upholding most of the U.S. claims. As summarized in the 2013 Annual Report at 64, the panel “found MOFCOM's substantive determinations and procedural conduct in levying the duties was inconsistent with China's WTO obligations.” China and the United States agreed to a period, ending on July 9, 2014, for implementation of the panel's findings.

Some Aspects of Disputes Brought by the United States

(2) Indonesia – Import Restrictions on Horticultural Products, Animals, and Animal Products (DS455 and DS465)

As discussed in the 2013 Annual Report at 72-73, the United States and New Zealand each requested and held consultations with Indonesia in 2013 concerning its nonautomatic import licensing requirements and quotas that impede trade in horticultural products, animals, and animal products. The affected products include fruits, vegetables, flowers, dried fruits and vegetables, juices, beef and other animal product imports. Consultations held in September 2013 failed to resolve concerns that the measures appear to be inconsistent with Article XI:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.

The United States has not requested the establishment of a panel and continues to work with Indonesia to ensure compliance with WTO obligations.

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Notes

1. Disputes Brought by the United States in the Digest of United States Practice in International Law