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4 March  2024 
(24-2007) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Safeguards  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION UNDER 12.1(B) OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS  
FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM REGARDING CERTAIN STEEL PRODUCTS  
REQUEST FOR CONSULTATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 12.3  
OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS  
JAPAN 
The following communication, dated  and received on 4 March  2024, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of Japan.  
 
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On 21 February 2024, the United Kingdom submitted to the WTO Committee on Safeguards 
notifications pursuant to Articles 12.1(b) of the Agreement  on Safeguards concerning its decision to 
extend the safeguard measure on certain steel imports.  
Having a substantial interest, Japan requests consultations with the United Kingdom under 
Article  12.3 of the Agreement on Safeguards, with a view to, inter al ia, reviewing the information 
provided under Article 12.2 of the Agreement on Safeguards and exchanging views on the extension 
of the measures.  
Japan suggests holding the consultations mentioned above virtually via Microsoft Teams meetings 
as soon as pract icable, and looks forward to receiving the United Kingdom's response to this request.  
Japan reserves all its rights under the WTO Agreements.  
 
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