Hong Kong: Hong Kong Took Further Action in the WTO on US Origin Marking Requirement

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On January 14, 2021, Hong Kong requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DBS) to set up a panel to consider its dispute with the United States on the United States’ recent origin marking requirement for Hong Kong products.

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Took Further Action in the WTO on US Origin Marking Requirement

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