NAFTA: Treaty, page 9 by Anonymous
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onsider other economic factors, such as changes in prices and inventories, and the ability of firms in the industry to generate capital;
(b) The competent investigating authority shall not make an affirmative injury determination unless its investigation demonstrates, on the basis of objective evidence, the existence of a clear causal link between increased imports of the good concerned and serious injury, or threat thereof. When factors other than increased imports are causing injury to the domestic industry at the same time, such injury shall not be attributed to increased imports;
9. Time period for deliberation. Except in critical circumstances and in global actions involving perishable agricultural products, the competent investigating authority, before making an affirmative determination in an emergency action proceeding, shall allow sufficient time to gather and consider the relevant information, hold a public hearing, and provide an opportunity for all interested parties and consumer associations to prepare and submit their views.
10. The competent investigating authority shall publish promptly a report, including a summary thereof, in the official journal of the Party setting forth its findings and reasoned conclusions on all pertinent issues of law and fact. The report shall describe the imported good and its tariff item number, the standard applied and the finding made. The statement of reasons shall set forth the basis for the determination, including a description of: the domestic industry seriously injured or threatened with serious injury; information supporting a finding that imports are increasing, the domestic industry is seriously injured or threatened with serious injury, and increasing imports are causing or threatening serious injury; and, if provided for by domestic law, any finding or recommendation regarding the appropriate remedy and the basis therefor. In its report, the competent investigating authority shall not disclose any confidential information provided