WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: U.S. Experience to Date in Dispute Settlement System

Abstract

We recently briefed your staff on the WTO's dispute settlement system, focusing on member countries' use of the system since its founding over five years ago. Specifically, we examined (1) how WTO members have used the new system, focusing primarily on cases involving the United States and (2) the impact of these cases on foreign trade practices and U.S. laws and regulations, and their overall commercial effects. This report summarizes the contents of our briefing. In addition, per your request, we will be issuing a more in depth report in August on the WTO dispute settlement system, including an analysis of major issues that have arisen in its use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378328

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