World Trade Organization Notices for July 21-22
The World Trade Organization (WTO) posted the following notices from July 21-22, 2012 (may have to click twice on source documents for proper viewing):
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- Russia WTO accession. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed into law legislation for the ratification of the country’s accession to the WTO. It officially brings Russia's trade regulations into compliance with international standards. Russia is set to become the WTO's 156th member on August 22, 2012. In 2011, Russia was the world’s ninth largest exporter. (here)
- China's appeal of steel report. China filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. concerning “countervailing and anti-dumping duties on grain oriented flat-rolled electrical steel from the U.S.”. China appeals certain issues of law and legal interpretation covered in the panel report (DS414). (here) (See ITT's Online Archives 12061529 for more information on the dispute and ruling)