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Brazil Announces Final Retaliation List in Cotton Dispute; Gives U.S. 30 Days to Negotiate a Settlement
TweetMarch 8, 2010
Today, Brazil published its final list of 102 U.S.-made products that it will target with increased tariffs in retaliation for the U.S.’s failure to comply the World Trade Organization’s ruling in the Upland Cotton Dispute. The list, which includes cars, boats and variety of agricultural products, will become effective 30 days from today (on or about April 7, 2010).
The 30-day grace period is intended to give the
Should the two sides fail to reach an agreement, Brazil stated in its Official Gazette notice implementing the retaliation that it may take additional measures to persuade the
For more information on how this may impact your business, please contact a Barnes/Richardson attorney. To view an unofficial translation of the list of