WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS76/11/Add.1
11 February 2000
(00-0587)
Original:  English
JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 10 February 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
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Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding
Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultural Products
Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of  Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "Japan -
Measures Affecting Agricultural Products".  Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 24 February 2000, the GOJ presents its second status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner, and have made some progress since last DSB meeting.  Accordingly, Japan expects
that Japan and the United States reach a mutually satisfactory solution in the near future.
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