NEWS

Canada will challenge U.S. softwood lumber export duties through the World Trade Organization. The U.S. Department of Commerce has set a new average duty rate of 8.9% on Canadian softwood lumber imports, down from the original 20.2% rate applied in 2018.

Resources:

• Global News: Canada to challenge U.S. softwood lumber export duties through World Trade Organization
• Woodworking Network: Commerce lowers Canadian softwood lumber duties; reactions mixed