Softwood lumber
Canada will fight WTO ruling on softwood lumber dispute with U.S.: Freeland
Canada will appeal last week’s decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) which ruled to allow the United States to use “zeroing” on Canada’s softwood lumber. Continue reading
WTO approves U.S. trade policy in Canadian softwood lumber dispute
A World Trade Organization ruling approved a long-outlawed U.S. trade policy on Tuesday, when a panel of adjudicators said Washington’s use of “zeroing” to calculate anti-dumping tariffs was permissible in the case of Canadian softwood lumber. Continue reading
B.C. jobs minister says Canada must ‘fight back’ against Trump’s anti-trade tweets
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. jobs minister Bruce Ralston is calling on British Columbians to ‘fight back’ against recent attacks by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canadian industries. Continue reading
Expect to pay more for lumber: material prices take sharp increase
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
‘This year the consumer is paying about 20 per cent more than they were last year.’ Continue reading
Canada escalates softwood lumber fight with U.S., asks WTO to step in
Canada plans to ask the World Trade Organization to set up an adjudication panel to judge its dispute with the U.S. over lumber exports, indicating that talks have failed to resolve the issue. Continue reading
Canadian lumber producers in high spirits as strong demand expected to boost prices
The number of U.S. housing starts beat expectations by surpassing 1.33 million in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, with single family starts increasing 7.6 per cent. Continue reading
Canada launches complaint against U.S. over trade practices
Canada asked the World Trade Organization to examine the American use of punitive duties, alleging that they violate international law for five reasons. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Softwood lumber ruling proves new NAFTA deal is necessary
This softwood lumber ruling is a pretty good indicator of how the system would work if the Americans get their way. Continue reading
U.S. trade panel rules Canadian softwood lumber harms American producers
In a 4-0 vote Thursday morning, the agency sided with the U.S. lumber coalition. Continue reading
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Softwood exports to U.S. down but it’s not causing big financial pinch
Trade data from the United States Department of Agriculture shows the amount of Canadian softwood imported was down eight per cent . Continue reading