and claims for damages for thart loss.It also claims damages incurred in other US state and foreign countries to the extent that bans there can be traced to the US measures . In sum,Methanex claims damages of approximately USS 970 million,together with the costs of the arbitration.attorneys'and exprets fees.Canadian Goods and Services tax payable on the above amounts and applicable interest.This is,in short,a ciaim for USS 1 billion or more.