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WT/DS236 - Determination of countervailing duties on certain softwood lumber

WTO dispute settlement case - EU as third party

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Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: Canada
  • Complaint against: United States
  • Third parties: EU

Determination of countervailing duties on certain softwood lumber

Status

Report circulated on 27 Sept. 2002. Panel report adopted on 1 Nov. 2002.

  • Consultations requested: 21 August 2001
  • Panel requested: 25 October 2001
  • Panel established: 05 December 2001
  • Panel report circulated: 27 September 2005
  • Panel/Appellate Body report adopted: 01 November 2002

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