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Request for Consultations by the European Communities

            The following communication, dated 12 June 2003, from the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.

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            On behalf of the European Communities (the "EC"), I hereby request consultations with the United States of America pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (the "GATT") and Article 17 of the Agreement on implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (the "ADA").