Common use of Dispute settlements Clause in Contracts

Dispute settlements. 1. a. Whenever a dispute arises concerning the interpretation of this Agreement, or whenever a Party considers that the other Party has filed to carry out its obligations under this Agreement, the dispute settlement mechanism described in this Article maybe invoked. In addition, the dispute settlement mechanism may also be invoked if one Party considers that measures taken by the other Party, including a violation of the Annex an subsidies, severely distort the balance of trade benefits accorded by this Agreement or substantially undermine fundamental objectives of this Agreement. This paragraph shall not apply to the imposition of antidumping or countervailing duties.