Canada criticizes latest U.S. softwood lumber duties, calls move unfair
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Minister Mary Ng said the U.S. has significantly increased duties on softwood lumber from Canada, to 14.54 per cent from 8.05 per cent.
Canada’s international trade minister is criticizing the U.S. Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on softwood lumber, saying the move is unfair and unwarranted.
Minister Mary Ng said the U.S. has significantly increased duties on softwood lumber from Canada, to 14.54 per cent from 8.05 per cent.
“Baseless and unfair U.S. duties on softwood lumber unjustifiably harm consumers and producers on both sides of the border,” Ng said in a news release.
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“We have said from the start and we will say it again now: The only solution is an end to unfair softwood lumber duties,” said B.C. Forests Minister Bruce Ralston in a news release.
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