Canada to Challenge US Duties on Canadian Lumber
Canada criticized what it said is the U.S. intention to “significantly” raise duties on Canadian softwood lumber this year (see 2105180020), calling the move “entirely unjustified.” The measure would hurt consumers, companies and workers in the U.S. and Canada, said…
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Mary Ng, Canada’s international trade minister, adding that the country plans to fight back against the duties on Canadian exporters. “We will keep challenging these unwarranted and damaging duties through all available avenues,” she said May 21. “We remain confident that a negotiated solution to this longstanding trade issue is not only possible, but in the best interest of both our countries.”