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17 January 2020  
(20-0505) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
UNITED  STATES – CERT AIN METHODOLOGIES AN D THEIR APPLICATION  
TO ANTI -DUMPING PROC EEDINGS INVOLVING CH INA 
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTA TION OF  
THE DSB RECOMMENDATI ONS AND RULINGS  
BY THE UNITED STATES  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 16 January 2020 , from the delegation of the United States  to 
the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article  21.6 of the DSU.  
 
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The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules 
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"). 
 
On May 22, 2017, the Dispute Settlement Body ( "DSB") adopted its recommendations in 
United  States – Certain Methodologies and their Application to Anti -Dumping Proceedings In volving 
China (WT/DS471).  At the following DSB meeting, on June 19, 2017, the United States informed 
the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations of the DSB in connection with this 
matter.  China requested that the reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the 
recommendations of the DSB  be determined through arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the 
DSU. The Arbitrator determined the reasonable period of time to be 15 months, expiring on 
August  22, 2018.  
 
The United States continues to consult with interested parties on options to address the 
recommendations of the DSB.  
 
 
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