WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China-Measures Related to the Exportation of Rare Earths, Tungsten and Molybdenum

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") is providing notice that on March 13, 2012, in accordance with the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization ("WTO Agreement"), the United States requested consultations regarding restraints on the export from China of various forms of rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum (the "materials"). That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS431/ 1. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.