by Web Editor | Jun 2, 2017 | News
The Canadian government will give C$867 million (US$642.2 million) in financial support to Canadian lumber producers and exporters to help them withstand the impact of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood exports. In April, Washington imposed preliminary anti-subsidy...
by Web Editor | Feb 13, 2017 | News
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has warned the Trump administration that Ottawa is ready to retaliate if the new President imposes tariffs at the border, potentially sparking a trade war between Canada and its largest trading partner. Ms. Freeland, who met...
by Web Editor | Feb 10, 2017 | News
The BC Lumber Trade Council and provincial government said Monday they will try to convince American consumers, politicians and lumber buyers that an equitable softwood lumber deal is needed to avoid the damage that will result from import restrictions into the U.S....
by Web Editor | Oct 28, 2016 | News
The Canadian government is warning U.S. politicians about the consequences of a possible new softwood lumber dispute. A letter from International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland and David MacNaughton, the Canadian ambassador to Washington, went out today to two-dozen...
by Web Editor | Oct 7, 2016 | News
Canadian Lumber Executives Press Softwood Deal With U.S. Canadian lumber and government officials told the U.S. trade representative that any new softwood lumber agreement must reflect the differences in forestry regimes across the country. The chief executives of 10...
