NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 12.4 OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDs
BEFORE TAKING A PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURE
REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 6

NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 9, FOOTNOTE 2
OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS

REQUEST FOR CONSULTATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 12.4
OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS

United Kingdom

The following communication, dated and received on 27 June 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the United Kingdom.

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On 25 June 2024, South Africa notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards under Articles 9 and 12.4 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards before taking a provisional safeguard measure on hot-rolled steel products.[1]

The United Kingdom requests consultations with South Africa pursuant to Article 12.4 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards as soon as possible, as a Member having a substantial interest as an exporter of the products concerned.

The aim of the consultations is, inter alia, to exchange views and seek clarification regarding the measure and reaching an understanding on ways to achieve the objectives set out in Article 8.1 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards.

The United Kingdom suggests holding the consultations as soon as possible and looks forward to a positive response by South Africa in order to set a mutually convenient date and venue for these consultations.

The United Kingdom reserves all its rights under the WTO Agreements.

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