Pakistan: Termination of antidumping investigation on imports of caustic soda from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Chinese Taipei with no duty
Description
On 29 September 2010 Pakistan initiated an antidumping investigation concerning the imports of caustic soda originating from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Chinese Taipei.
On 8 February 2011 the investigation was terminated with no duty applied (case withdrawn by the Applicant).
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: No
Date of inception:
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Bown, Chad P.(2010):"Global Antidumping Database" http://econ.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTDEC/EXTRESEARCH/0,,contentM...
WTO document G/ADP/N/216/PAK
Government Response:
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