FEA’s Paul Jannke offers clarifications around the timing of the US Department of Commerce’s final determinations for the new Canadian softwood lumber duties.
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US Dept. of Commerce Releases Preliminary Determinations in Sixth Administrative Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber Products
The preliminary determinations do not have any impact on current duties or cash deposit rates.
President Trump Announces 10% Baseline Tariff; Higher Rates on Certain Countries
Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations, AP reported.
EU Proposes Tariffs, Including on Wood Products, in Response to US Tariffs
The European Commission announced that it was imposing tariffs on US imports into the EU in response to new US tariffs on EU steel and aluminum.
EU Announces Antidumping Investigation Into Brazilian Softwood Plywood Imports
The EU Commission has started an anti-dumping investigation on Brazilian softwood plywood imports following a complaint by the Softwood Plywood Consortium, the Timber Trades Journal reported.
President Trump Delays Tariffs on USMCA Goods Imported From Canada and Mexico Until April 2
Trump suspended the 25% tariffs he imposed earlier this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico until April 2, Reuters reported.
US Dept. of Commerce Releases Preliminary Antidumping Determination in Sixth Administrative Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber Products
The preliminary determinations do not have any impact on current duties or cash deposit rates.
President Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports Start March 4
Trump said on Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, March 4, the AP reported.
US Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Begin March 4, But Rate May Change
Lutnick confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will start March 4, but said Trump will determine whether to stick with the planned 25% level, Reuters reported.
President Trump Orders Investigation Into Lumber and Timber Imports Ahead of Tariffs
Trump ordered the Commerce Department to launch an investigation into the national security harm posed by lumber imports, Bloomberg reported.