Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview
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This report describes the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), which is the World Trade Organization's (WTO) means of resolving disputes arising under WTO agreements. The report includes criticisms of certain flaws in the DSU, as well as WTO Members' suggestions for improvement. The report also describes the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which represents the United States in WTO disputes. Also discussed are pieces of legislation that dictate procedures for specifically the United States in instances of WTO disputes.
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This report describes the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), which is the World Trade Organization's (WTO) means of resolving disputes arising under WTO agreements. The report includes criticisms of certain flaws in the DSU, as well as WTO Members' suggestions for improvement. The report also describes the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which represents the United States in WTO disputes. Also discussed are pieces of legislation that dictate procedures for specifically the United States in instances of WTO disputes.
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Grimmett, Jeanne J.Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview,
report,
November 2, 2010;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29721/:
accessed April 16, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
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