WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Rules of Origin for Textiles and Apparel Products

概要

The Office of the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") is providing notice that on June 24, 2002, a dispute settlement panel was established at the request of the Government of India under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization ("WTO") to examine Section 334 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act ("URAA"), its implementing legislation, and Section 405 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000. India alleges that these U.S. statutes are inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under the Agreement on Rules of Origin ("ARO"). USTR invites written comment from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute. Bangladesh, China, the European Communities ("EC"), Pakistan and the Philippines have notified the WTO of their intention to participate as third parties.