Tubular Goods

Complaint by Argentina.

On 26 January 2006, Argentina requested consultations under Article 21.5 of the DSU and paragraph 1 of the parties' Agreed Procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU. On 6 March 2006, Argentina requested the establishment of a panel under Article 21.5 of the DSU. At its meeting on 17 March 2006, the DSB referred the matter raised by Argentina to the original Panel. China, the European Communities, Japan and Mexico reserved their third-party rights. Subsequently, Korea reserved its third-party right. On 20 March 2006, the compliance panel was composed.

Complaint by Mexico.

On 11 July 2006, Mexico and the United States informed that DSB of an Understanding regarding procedures under Articles 21 and 22 of the DSU. On 21 August 2006, Mexico requested consultations under Article 21.5 of the DSU. On 12 April 2007, Mexico requested the establishment of an Article 21.5 Panel. At its meeting on 24 April 2007, the DSB agreed, if possible, to refer the matter raised by Mexico to the original panel. China, Japan and the European Communities reserved their third-party rights. Subsequently, Argentina and Thailand reserved their third-party rights.