Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview

Grimmett, Jeanne J.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Dispute settlement;    International affairs;    International trade;    Trade;   

RP-ID  :  RS20088
RP-ID  :  RS20088_2009Sep08

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report describes the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), which is the World Trade Organization's (WTO) means of resolving disputes arising under WTO agreements. The report includes criticisms of certain flaws in the DSU, as well as WTO Members' suggestions for improvement. The report also describes the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which represents the United States in WTO disputes.