United States – Safeguard Measure on Imports of
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products

Request for Consultations by CHINA

The following communication, dated 14 August 2018, from the delegation of China to the delegation of the United States, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.

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My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Government of the United States of America ("United States") pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), and Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards, regarding the definitive safeguard measure imposed by the United States on imports of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products (including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels, and building-integrated materials) ("crystalline silicon photovoltaic products").