Saudi Arabia claims that the challenged measure, imposed on 10 June, is inconsistent with provisions of the WTO's Antidumping Agreement and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.

Mono-ethylene glycol is a liquid used in the production of polyester fibres and film, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and engine coolants.

Further information is available in document WT/DS606/1

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