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U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination on Softwood Lumber from Canada

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of softwood lumber from Canada.

By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 April, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Exclude, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: softwood lumber

Statement by Canada and the United States on Softwood Lumber

"While our engagement has yet to produce a new agreement, our governments will continue negotiations though the standstill period has expired."

By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 October, 2016 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies | Tags: softwood lumber, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, USTR

Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the President

Given the great importance of the softwood lumber industry to the economies of the United States and Canada, on March 10, 2016, we instructed the United States Trade Representative and the Canadian Minister of International Trade to intensively explore all options and report back on the key features that would address the issue.

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Border Issues, Business, Economic Affairs, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Documents, News, Ottawa, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Barack Obama, NALS2016, North American Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, softwood lumber

Statement on the Softwood Lumber Negotiations

"The United States and Canada are committed to continuing negotiations in an effort to achieve a durable and equitable solution for North American softwood lumber producers, downstream industries and consumers."

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 17 June, 2016 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Trade, U.S. & Canada | Tags: softwood lumber, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman

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