United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Panel Review Request Filed

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A new development has taken place under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A Request for Panel Review was filed on May 4, 2026. This involves Certain oil country tubular goods from the United States. The request was submitted to the Canadian Section of the USMCA Secretariat.

The request was filed on behalf of Maverick Tube Corporation. The case has been given the number CDA-USA-2026-10.12-01.

The panel review is about a final result from the Canadian Border Services Agency. This result was published in the Canada Gazette on April 4, 2026.

USMCA Article 10.12 allows countries to settle disputes about trade remedy determinations. These determinations come from the United States, Canada, or Mexico. When a panel review is requested, a Binational Panel is formed. This panel reviews the determination and gives a binding decision.

The USMCA has specific Rules for Article 10.12 reviews. These rules were agreed upon by the three countries. The filing of requests must follow Rule 40. Details about these rules can be found on the official USMCA Secretariat website.

There are steps for parties interested in the panel review:

  • A Complaint must be filed no later than 30 days after the first Request for Panel Review. This means the Complaint deadline is June 3, 2026.
  • Anyone who wants to participate in the review must file a Notice of Appearance. This must be done no later than 45 days after the first Request for Panel Review. The deadline for this is June 18, 2026.
  • The panel review will focus on errors of fact or law. It can also include challenges to the jurisdiction of the authority. The focus will be on errors and defenses raised in the panel review.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Vidya Desai. She is the United States Secretary of the USMCA Secretariat.

This development marks an important step in resolving trade disputes under USMCA rules.


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