On Friday, the US Department of Commerce released its final determinations for the six administrative review of antidumping duties on certain softwood lumber products from Canada.
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USMCA Panel Rules on First Administrative Review Antidumping Challenge
The panel ordered the DOC to revisit two aspects of its determination while upholding the remainder of the challenged findings.
Canadian Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indices for June
The Industrial Products Price Index rose 0.4% in June and was up 1.7% year-over-year.
British Columbia Premier Open to Limits on Softwood Lumber Exports
Canada is open to discussing limits on softwood lumber exports to the US to help ease trade tensions, British Columbia Premier David Eby told Bloomberg News, according to Reuters.
Wildfire Destroys Sawmill and Lumberyard in Idaho
A fire in Boundary County, Idaho, has caused millions of dollars in damage to two family-run logging operations, the Bonner County Daily Bee reported.
Rémabec Finalizes Purchase of Rivière-aux-Rats Sawmill in La Tuque, QC, From Domtar
The Rivière-aux-Rats sawmill in La Tuque, Québec, and its associated forestry operations are now officially owned by Groupe Rémabec, Radio-Canada reported.
Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Tolko Sign MOU Establishing Lumber for Nations Program
The Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Tolko have signed an MOU to establish a new initiative: the Lumber for Nations Program.
Sumitomo Forestry Completes Acquisition of Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings
Sumitomo Forestry completed its acquisition of Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings on July 1 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sumitomo Forestry America.
Woodgrain to Permanently Close Its Pilot Rock, OR, Sawmill
Woodgrain has notified Oregon officials that it will permanently close its Pilot Rock sawmill on or after September 1, Woodworking Network reported.
Canadian Lumber Production and Shipments Decline in April
Canadian lumber production declined 1.1% to 4,778.2 thousand cubic meters in April.