The U.S. has lost every time it has been before the World
Trade Organization in the past.
If it loses this appeal, Canada will be in a position to ask
the World Trade Organization to impose duties on U.S. goods if the U.S. refuses
to amend its COOL regulations so they no longer depress prices of Canadian and
Mexican livestock.
The hearings in Geneva will, for the first time, be open to
the public to observe. Canada asked for that, so the WTO has agreed to video
the proceedings and make them available in nearby rooms.
Those who want to view the proceedings have until Feb. 4 to
file an application.
