Canada appeals against WTO Report on US dumping duties on lumber
By TIOL News Service
GENEVA, JUNE 06, 2019: CANADA has filed an appeal concerning the WTO panel report in the case against "United States - Anti-Dumping Measures Applying Differential Pricing Methodology to Softwood Lumber from Canada". The panel report was circulated to WTO members on April 9, 2019.
Parties to a dispute can appeal a panel’s ruling. Appeals have to be based on points of law, such as legal interpretation - they cannot re-open factual findings made by the panel. Each appeal is heard by three members of an Appellate Body comprising persons of recognized authority and unaffiliated with any government. Each member of the Appellate Body is appointed for a fixed term. Generally, the Appellate Body has up to three months to conclude its report.
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