A rule that allowed foreign producers, such as Canadian lumber producers, to quickly apply for lower countervailing duty rates if they weren’t individually investigated by the U.S. Commerce Department in its original duty inquiry has been eliminated in a decision handed down by the U.S. Court of International Trade.
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U.S. Commerce Dept. Releases Preliminary Determination for the Second Administrative Review in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation on Certain Canadian Imported Softwood Lumber Products
The U.S. Department of Commerce released its preliminary determination for the Second Administrative Review in antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigation.
US Department of Commerce Announces New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Rates
US Department of Commerce releases final determination for the first administrative review in antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
FEA Does Not Expect The August 24 World Trade Organization Ruling on US Softwood Lumber Imports From Canada To Have Much Effect On Current Duty Rates
On August 24, 2020 the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) failed to show […]
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.