World Trade Organization (WTO)
Dispute Settlement
Dispute Settlement at the WTO
Given that there are over 140 Members of the World Trade Organization
(WTO), including nearly all of the major trading countries, it should
not be surprising that trade disputes arise from time to time concerning
the interpretation of the rules contained in the WTO Agreements
and how they are being applied by WTO Members. What is surprising,
however, is how relatively few disputes there are given that the
value of goods and services exports worldwide exceeds US$6 trillion.
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Canada requests WTO panel
on China’s treatment of auto parts
The Government of Canada has requested a World Trade Organization
(WTO) panel on China’s treatment of imported auto parts. The
United States and the European Union are making similar requests.
Canada requests WTO consultations
on China's treatment of imported auto parts
The Government of Canada has requested WTO consultations with China
on that country's import arrangements concerning automotive parts.
On March 30, 2006, the U.S. and the EU also requested consultations
on this issue. Japan joined the U.S. and the EU in their requests
for consultations on April 11, 2006.
Contact Point
If you have questions or comments, please contact International
Trade Canada at:
Trade Law Bureau (JLT)
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (International
Trade)
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2
Fax: 613- 944-0027
E-mail : consultations@international.gc.ca
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