WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS197/2
19 June 2000
(00-2449)
Original:  English
BRAZIL – MEASURES ON MINIMUM IMPORT PRICES
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the European Communities
The following communication, dated 15 June 2000, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent Mission of the
United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
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I refer to the request for consultations by the United States with respect to "Brazil – Measures
on Minimum Import Prices" (WT/DS197/1, G/L/383, G/VAL/D/3, G/LI C/D/31, G/AG/ GEN/41)
which has been circulated on 7 June 2000.
Due to their substantial trade interest, th e European Communities request, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the DSU, to be joined in the consultations.
I look forward to receiving your reply and to being informed of the date and venue of the
consultations.
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