China's import restrictions due to highly
pathogenic avian influenza
– Specific Trade Concern 406
SUBMISSION
BY THE UNITED STATES of america
The
following submission, received on 31 March 2025, is
the statement made by the United States of America at the 19-21 March 2025
WTO SPS Committee, and is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of
the United States of America.
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1. The
United States reiterates its concern that China has not lifted restrictions on
US poultry exports from US states that have been declared HPAI-free in a manner
consistent with World Organisation of Animal Health, or WOAH, guidance.
2. The
United States would like to ensure that the export of US poultry meat can
resume as soon as possible and requests that China lift restrictions on exports
from US states declared to be HPAI‑free based on WOAH guidance.
3. The
United States remains interested and available to continue working bilaterally
with China to address our concerns with this measure.
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