WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS254/2
16 April 2002
(02-2084)
Original:  English
UNITED STATES – DEFINITIVE SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 11 April 2002, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Mission of Norway and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of theDSU.
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With reference to document WT/DS254/1, G/L/534, G/SG/D25/1 of 10 April 2002, and
pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), in view of New Zealand's
substantial trade interest in the subject-matter of the consultations requested by Norway relating to
United States – Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products , I am writing to
advise you of New Zealand's desire to be joined in these consultations.
I look forward to your advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.
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