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World Trade Organization Essentially Backs Canada in Lumber Complaint Against U.S. Tariffs.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) released its latest report finding in favor of the Canadian softwood lumber industry.
National Association of Home Builders Seeks Meeting with Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross in Regards Current Lumber Prices
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), near record and record high lumber prices, supply chain disruptions, along with U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports are all contributing to price volatility in the marketplace.
U.S. Commerce Enforcement and Compliance Division adding 60 Additional Days onto All Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Reviews
Deadline for all antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews pushed back 60 days, which will delay the anticipated duty adjustments on Canadian softwood lumber entering the U.S.
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Immediate Lifting of Tariffs on Canadian WRC Shake & Shingle
US Tariffs on Canadian Western Red Cedar imports removed.
NAFTA Panel Affirms ITC’s Determination of U.S. Softwood Lumber Decision
In response to a 5-0 decision, in which a NAFTA panel affirmed an International Trade Commission’s (ITC) findings that the U.S. softwood lumber industry has been materially injured by Canadian subsidies to their forest products industry…
U.S. Lumber Manufactures Speak Out Against Aid Programs for Canadian Lumber Production
The U.S. Lumber Coalition is calling into question recently announced and implied aid programs across Canada that are to benefit the Canadian lumber and forest products industry.
U.S. Commerce Department Announces New Deadlines for all Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews due to COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to operational adjustments due to the Covid-19 virus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced new deadlines for all antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews.
U.S. Court of International Trade Confirms U.S. Lumber Duties Do Not Apply to Canadian Cedar Products
According to a posting on LAW360, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has upheld the U.S. Department of Commerce’s […]
Commerce Releases Preliminary Results of the First Administrative Review: The Duties are Likely to Come Down
Commerce published a preliminary assessment rate for Canadian shipments to the US during the First Administrative Review (AR1) from April […]