softwood lumber
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Lumber company shares rise on news the US intends to cut softwood duties
CIBC suggests average US duties would drop from about US$67 per thousand board feet to $30 based on current pricing levels.
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Forestry companies fall as US housing stats show slowing demand
Signs of potential slowing come after a strong run for the industry.
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Lumber prices see ‘major jump’ after BC wildfires
Analysts say price hike is due partly to a limited supply as mills across the province shutdown due to the fires.
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Softwood dispute redux – it’s time to secure new lumber markets
Victory in the latest trade battle will only be secured if Canada uses all of the weapons in its arsenal.
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Canada and US still ‘very far apart’ on softwood lumber: Freeland
Levies on Canadian softwood sent to the US currently range from three to 24%.
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Federal government set to help softwood industry with $1B aid package
Plan expected to include EI enhancements for laid-off workers and funds to assist with exploring new markets and innovations.
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BC Liberals threaten US coal with carbon tax after softwood levy
About 94% of thermal coal exported through BC comes from the US.
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It’s Canada’s turn to get blasted by Trump
White House makes it clear that issues over dairy and softwood lumber are related to NAFTA renegotiations.
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Trump’s trade actions bring uncertainty to Canadian lumber country
Also fears of anti-dumping duty on softwood, renegotiating NAFTA and a border tax.
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Will trade get Trumped? Play it cool with ‘America First’
Companies are still optimistic about sales but many are concerned about potential US protectionist policies.
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Stormy days ahead for Canada with new US trade representative
Former diplomat suggests there is little desire by the new US administration to reach any quick deal on softwood lumber.
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Wood products outlook rosy for 2016, darker for 2017
Likelihood of softwood lumber import duties will weigh on bottom lines.
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What Trump’s victory could mean for Canada’s economy
With the support of a Republican-controlled Senate and House of Representatives, Canada could feel some pain from the Trump administration.
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Quebec hires Raymond Chretien to help in softwood lumber dispute
Ex ambassador to the US says time is a factor as US elects Clinton or Trump, both critical of free trade.
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Canadian envoy fires back on US softwood lumber rhetoric
US senators allege Canadian lumber is subsidized, unfairly traded and well-documented adverse economic impacts.
