Russia has filed its first lawsuit against the European Union as part of the World Trade Organization in connection with anti-dumping investigations against Russian metallurgical and chemical enterprises.The above request is the first step in the WTO litigation formalities. It means that consultations are to be held within 60 days, i.e. before February 22, 2014.“If the sides fail to work out a solution within that period Russia may refer the dispute to the WTO arbitration panel,” the Voice of Russia quotes its source, adding that the first round of consultations could be held after the New Year and Christmas vacations.Russia has filed its first lawsuit against the European Union as part of the World Trade Organization in connection with anti-dumping investigations against Russian metallurgical and chemical enterprises.
The above request is the first step in the WTO litigation formalities. It means that consultations are to be held within 60 days, i.e. before February 22, 2014.
“If the sides fail to work out a solution within that period Russia may refer the dispute to the WTO arbitration panel,” the Voice of Russia quotes its source, adding that the first round of consultations could be held after the New Year and Christmas vacations.
