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3 April 2020  
(20-2685) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
CHINA – DOMESTIC SUP PORT FOR AGRICULTURA L PRODUCERS  
MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNDER ARTI CLE 21.3(B) OF THE D SU 
The following communication, dated 1 April 2020 , from the delegation of the United States  and the 
delegation of China  to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance 
with Article  21.3(b) of the DSU.  
 
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With regard to the dispute China – Domestic Support for Agricultural Producers (DS511), we wish 
to inform you that the People 's Republic of China and the United States of America have mutually 
agreed to modify the previously notified reasonable period of time for China to implement the 
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of  
the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes so as to expire 
on June 30, 2020. This extension will allow the United States additional time to evaluate 
China 's actions.  
 
We request that you please circulate this notificati on to the Members of the DSB.  
 
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