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WT/DS308 - Tax measures on soft drinks and other beverages

WTO dispute settlement case - EU as third party

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Summary of the case

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

Tax measures on soft drinks and other beverages

Status

Mexico has implemented the Appellate Body's ruling.

  • Consultations requested: 16 March 2004
  • Panel requested: 10 June 2004
  • Panel established: 20 August 2004
  • Panel report circulated: 07 October 2005
  • Appeal requested: 06 December 2005
  • Appeal report circulated: 06 March 2006
  • Panel/Appellate Body report adopted: 24 March 2006

Documents

EU submissions and other related documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website

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