The New Draft Text on Anti-dumping by the WTO Negotiating Group on Rules: Possible Implications for European Importers and Retailers - Global Trade and Customs Journal View The New Draft Text on Anti-dumping by the WTO Negotiating Group on Rules: Possible Implications for European Importers and Retailers by Stuart Newman - Global Trade and Customs Journal The New Draft Text on Anti-dumping by the WTO Negotiating Group on Rules: Possible Implications for European Importers and Retailers Stuart Newman 4 5

Any thoughts of an improvement to the EU anti-dumping system were dashed early last year when the reform process was pulled, thanks to political pressure from protectionist elements and arguments that any reform should come via the WTO. The latest text from the WTO, released in December, is a step toward that reform and shows a definite leaning toward greater transparency and predictability. If these new items are accepted, we may yet see positive changes to the EU system.

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