Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview

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Abstract:

Dispute settlement in the World Trade Organization WTO is carried out under the WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes DSU. In effect since January 1995, the DSU provides for consultations between disputing parties, panels and appeals, and possible retaliation if a defending party fails to comply with a WTO decision by an established deadline. Automatic establishment of panels, adoption of panel and appellate reports, and authorization of requests to retaliate, along with deadlines and improved multilateral oversight of compliance, are aimed at producing a more expeditious and effective system than had existed under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATT. To date, 398 complaints have been filed, approximately half involving the United States as complainant or defendant.

Author(s):
Grimmett, Jeanne J.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS20088
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8.1.2_Persuade Partner Audiences; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*NEGOTIATIONS, *INTERNATIONAL TRADE, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNITED STATES, ORGANIZATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
WTO(WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION), DISPUTE SETTLEMENTS
Report Date:
2009 Sep 08
Creation Date:
2009 Oct 21