CHILE – PRICE BAND SYSTEM AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES

RELATING TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Arbitration under Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding

on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes

            The following communication, dated 17 March 2003, from the arbitrator, Mr. John Lockhart, to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(c) of the  Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes..

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            I am pleased to send you a copy of my Arbitration Award in  Chile – Price Band System and Safeguard Measures Relating to Certain Agricultural Products WT/DS207/13, pursuant to
Article 21.3(c) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.  It will be circulated to the Members of the WTO later today.  It is a confidential document until its circulation.