Re: Suggested plan to leverage the WTO issue in the senate
There is a general meeting on July 24th. If the US doesn't contest Antigua's claim, it will be taken as written. But of course they will contest it.
They will seat a panel and set a briefing schedule. Briefs will most likely be filed in September. I expect that panel will rule on the amount and type of sanctions before the end of the year.
I am sure the US may also try to argue they are no longer subject to the remedies since they are withdrawing their commitment.
The US will be left with three choices. Offer Antiguan gaming companies unfetted access, face the sanctions and the wrath of the IP interests, or compromise in good faith and make a bilateral agreement with Antigua.
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