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On 20 July 2005, the WTO Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted its recommendations and rulings in Japan - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples: Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by the United States (WT/DS245). In accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Governments of Japan and the United States wish to notify the DSB that they have reached a mutually agreed solution regarding the matters raised by the United States in this dispute.