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The EC - Aircraft Article 21.5 Complaint

is here: http://www.worldtradelaw.net/cr/ds316-19(cr).pdf Here's the key part: On 1 December 2011, the EU transmitted a document ("EU Notification") to the United States purporting to explain how the EU has complied with the recommendations and rulings of the DSB.
Simon Lester 14 Dec 2011 2 min read

More Chinese AD Duties that Might be Challenged at the WTO

From Bloomberg: China announced plans to impose anti-dumping duties on some vehicles imported from the U.S. after failing to block a U.S. tariff on Chinese tires. Punitive duties will be as high as 12.9 percent for autos from General Motors Co. and 8.8 percent for
Simon Lester 14 Dec 2011 1 min read

WTO Complaints against Chinese AD/CVD Measures

Two WTO complaints against Chinese AD/CVD measures seem to be going forward, as both the U.S. and EU have filed panel requests: (DS425) China - Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on X-Ray Security Inspection Equipment from the European Union (DS427) China - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Measures on Broiler
Simon Lester 13 Dec 2011 1 min read

Investor State Claims and Libertarian Utopias

The Economist reports that two libertarian groups are looking to develop libertarian cities in Honduras: ... In addition to a big special development region, the Honduran government intends to approve two smaller zones. And two libertarian-leaning start-ups have already signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding with the Honduran government
Simon Lester 13 Dec 2011 1 min read

International Balanced Budget Amendments

From Reuters: Europe secured an historic agreement to draft a new treaty for deeper economic integration in the euro zone on Friday ... Twenty-six of the 27 EU leaders agreed to pursue a tougher budget discipline regime with automatic sanctions for deficit sinners in the single currency area ... "This
Simon Lester 09 Dec 2011 1 min read

The Proposed Airbus WTO Sanctions: $7-10 Billion

From USTR: Today, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the United States is requesting that the European Union (EU) enter into consultations regarding the notification it made on December 1, 2011, claiming to have fully complied with the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that subsidization of Airbus aircraft
Simon Lester 09 Dec 2011 1 min read

RDC v. Guatemala ICSID Hearing in CAFTA Claim

The RDC v. Guatemala ICSID hearing can be viewed online here for the next couple days. Luke Peterson explains the facts: In 1997 RDC won a tender to operate Guatemala’s newly-privatized national railway. A concession agreement concluded with RDC’s local affiliate, Ferrovias Guatemala (FVG),  required FVG to
Simon Lester 08 Dec 2011 1 min read

The Purpose of WTO Subsidies Rules

What is the goal of the subsidies rules in the WTO's SCM Agreement?  In an article in the Melbourne Journal of International Law, I argue that the rules can be characterized as fighting "protectionism."  Furthermore, I contend, the Appellate Body's interpretations of particular SCM
Simon Lester 06 Dec 2011 2 min read

"Why We Should Thank the Chinese Currency Manipulators"

Here's an excerpt from an article by economist Mark Perry, arguing that Chinese currency manipulation is good for Americans: 1. China's currency manipulation is a form of foreign aid, and to the direct advantage of millions of U.S. consumers, especially low-income groups, and to
Simon Lester 02 Dec 2011 1 min read

More on Non-Market Economies

The last two posts deal with the issue of China's non-market economy status under WTO rules.  I've been reluctant to weigh in on this, as there is a lot I don't know about the issue.  So, instead of taking a position, let me
Simon Lester 30 Nov 2011 1 min read

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Why Section 338 Does Not Work in a GATT/WTO World: Lessons from Trade Law History

On July 21, 2026, President Trump exercised his authority under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (hereinafter Section 338) to impose the maximum amount of additional tariffs (fifty per cent) on Canadian cars, alcohol, and dairy, owing to his determination of Canada’s discriminatory treatment of US exports.
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How Should the EU Get Tough with China? Unilateral Action vs. WTO Complaints

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