Statements on US softwood lumber ruling

Government of British Columbia, Ontario and BC Lumber Trade Council
August 4, 2022
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada, United States

Government of BC: Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests; Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; and George Chow, Minister of State for Trade said… “We continue to be frustrated after today’s announcement by the United States Department of Commerce that the U.S. will continue to apply unjustified duties on B.C. and Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S.

Government of Ontario: Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade said… “Together with provincial governments, the federal government and industry leaders across the country, Ontario stands united in support for the Canadian forest industry and free trade.”

BC Lumber Trade Council: Susan Yurkovich, President and CEO said… “As U.S. producers remain unable to meet domestic demand, these duties continue to hinder post-pandemic recovery and exacerbate inflationary pressures on both sides of the border.”

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