Dispute Settlement DS104

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European Communities — Measures Affecting the Exportation of Processed Cheese

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Complainant:	United States
Respondent:	European Communities
Third Parties:
Agreements cited: (as cited in request for consultations)	Agriculture: Art. 8, 9, 10, 11 Subsidies and Countervailing Measures: Art. 3
Request for Consultations received:	8 October 1997

Consultations

Complaint by the United States.

On 8 October 1997, the US requested consultations with the EC in respect of export subsidies allegedly granted by the EC on processed cheese without regard to the export subsidy reduction commitments of the EC. The US contended that these measures by the EC distort markets for dairy products and adversely affect US sales of dairy products. The US alleged violations of Articles 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 3 of the Subsidies Agreement.