by Web Editor | Jan 19, 2018 | News
Canada is in the appeals stage of its softwood lumber dispute after the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed final duties earlier this month. “The Government of Canada will continue to vigorously defend our industry and its workers against protectionist trade...
by Web Editor | Jun 13, 2017 | News
The U.S. Lumber Coalition, a trade group that had been rallying against the extension of the Softwood Lumber Agreement with Canada, came out as expected against the Canadian government’s plan to spend C$867-million in subsidies for Canadian softwood producers...
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 | Mar 21, 2016 | News
The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region remains a key destination for American softwoods amid the increasing demand within the region’s booming construction and housing market, according to American Softwoods (AMSO). The promotional partnership formed by...
by Web Editor | Sep 4, 2015 | News
Canada needs to step up efforts to build new markets for softwood lumber because our biggest customer, the U.S., shows little interest in renewing a trade agreement that expires on Oct. 12, a report from the Canada West Foundation says. Without a Softwood Lumber...
