Brazil's WTO Case Against the U.S. Cotton Program : A Brief Overview

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides background on and explains June 2008 World Trade Organization (WTO) final ruling against the U.S. in a dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. export subsidies for cotton....

Provides background on and explains June 2008 World Trade Organization (WTO) final ruling against the U.S. in a dispute settlement case brought by Brazil regarding U.S. export subsidies for cotton. Reviews U.S. and Brazilian Government actions in response to 2005 ruling, assesses potential implications of WTO panel ruling, and considers role of Congress in enforcing U.S. compliance with the WTO ruling.

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