WT/DS138/AB/R

10 May 2000

United States – Imposition of Countervailing Duties on Certain Hot-Rolled Lead and Bismuth Carbon Steel Products Originating in the United Kingdom

   Appeal by the United States

Report of the Appellate Body

 

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