Republic of Australia
WTO Panel SummaryAustralia was one of the original petitioners challenging the CDSOA in December 2001. The following is excerpted from a summary of the position of Australia in the September 16, 2002, report by the World Trade Organization panel assembled to hear the case United States — Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.According to Australia, the Act leaves no discretion with respect to its implementation. The Act compels the distribution, by the Commissioner for Customs, of duties assessed pursuant to an anti-dumping order or finding or to a countervailing duty order. When considered in light of the findings…
