United States – measures concerning the importation, marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products

Communication from the European Union

The following communication, dated 31 March 2016, was received from the delegation of the European Union with the request that it be circulated to the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

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Regarding Mexico's recourse to Article 22.2 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") in the dispute United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products (DS381), the United States has objected to the level of suspension of concessions or other obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 proposed by Mexico in document WT/DS381/29.

During its regular meeting of 23 March 2016, the Dispute Settlement Body referred the matter to arbitration.

To the extent that the above proceedings address any disagreement between the Parties concerning compliance, the European Union hereby reserves its third party rights.

We request that you please circulate the attached letter to all Members

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