The US International Trade Commission ruled that the American lumber industry has been harmed by Canadian softwood imports, locking in the interim duties. Here is a smattering of responses:
- Federal Minister vows to defend lumber sector (Ross Marowits, Canadian Press)
- Finding injury during US industry profitability proves bias (Susan Yurkovich, BCLTC)
- Ruling is a good indicator of how trade will work without NAFTA (Bill Kelly, Global News)
- Protectionism comes at expense of American consumers (Granger MacDonald NAHB)
- Canada’s massive subsidies cause real harm (Jason Brochu, US Lumber Coalition)
- Canadian producers already working on an appeal (Geoffrey Morgan, National Post)
In other news: a Nova Scotia MLA says cancelling the mill book signing infringes on free speech, although the author is benefiting from the headlines; and New Jersey lawmakers are reluctant to curtail wood use after the 2015 Edgewood apartment fire.
Finally, Michael Green explains why wood is the way we need to build in the future and how online education can spur the transformation.
— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor