Etiket: Lumber
Lumber | Ottawa denounces an increase in American customs tariffs
(Ottawa) The federal government denounces the intention of the American Department of Commerce to increase customs tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. Posted at 6:17 p.m. International Trade Minister Mary Ng…
Canadian lumber | Standoff with U.S. hurts housing supply, says Minister Ng
(Washington) Federal International Trade Minister Mary Ng says the North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a damper on the continent’s already limited housing supply. Published at 7:55 p.m. James…
Ottawa welcomes NAFTA decision on Canadian softwood lumber
The federal government applauds a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which holds that certain elements of the United States’ calculation of duties on Canadian softwood lumber…
Lumber | Ottawa welcomes NAFTA decision
(Ottawa) The federal government applauds a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which maintains that certain elements of the United States’ calculation of duties on Canadian softwood…
Lumber industry concerned about US protectionism
(Washington) The BC lumber industry is anxiously unpacking US President Joe Biden’s latest “Buy American” rhetoric to better understand its implications for Canadian exporters. Posted at 12:42 p.m. The BC…
Forest industry | Chantiers Chibougamau buys big in lumber in Abitibi
The family forestry company Chantiers Chibougamau has reached an agreement with GreenFirst Forest Products to acquire its activities in Quebec for 90 million, the two companies announced on Wednesday. Posted…
Québec solidaire wants to export less lumber
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois believes in prioritizing the local use of wood before exports. The parliamentary leader of Québec solidaire affirms that “there is no opposition in principle” to an increase in…
U.S. Softwood Lumber Tariffs Officially Challenged by Ottawa
(Ottawa) Canada has officially begun the process to challenge “unjustified and unfair” US tariffs on softwood lumber exports. Posted at 8:09 p.m. The Canadian government on Monday filed a notice…
Canadian lumber | Two US senators call for tariff relief
(Washington) Two elected Americans – a Republican and a Democrat – are urging the “trade ambassador” of the administration of Joe Biden to conclude an agreement with Canada on softwood…
Demystifying the economy | Who pays US taxes on Canadian softwood lumber?
Every Saturday, one of our journalists answers, in the company of experts, one of your questions on the economy, finances, markets, etc. Posted at 11:00 a.m. Helene Baril The Press…
Trade: Ottawa to challenge US softwood lumber tariffs
Ottawa has warned the White House that Canada will officially challenge the legality of the US decision to increase tariffs on softwood lumber imports. The Canadian government, which calls these…
Ottawa to challenge US softwood lumber tariffs
Ottawa has warned the White House that Canada will officially challenge the legality of the US decision to increase tariffs on softwood lumber imports. The Canadian government, which calls these…
Lumber | Canada challenges US countervailing duty hike
(Ottawa) This is a film in which the federal government has played on numerous occasions. International Trade Minister Mary Ng on Tuesday announced that Canada will challenge US countervailing duties…
Lumber | The absurd mechanics behind countervailing duties
A week after announcing a single to double hike in countervailing duties on imports of Canadian lumber, the US Commerce Department officially increased its punitive taxes on Thursday, continuing for…
Lumber | Minister of International Trade returns to Washington
(Ottawa) The old softwood lumber dispute is not getting better, and Canada is showing signs of impatience. A few days after the United States doubled tariffs, International Trade Minister Mary…
Softwood lumber: Trudeau government hints at retaliation against Washington
The federal government is not ruling out the possibility of imposing retaliatory measures to fight back against the increase in US tariffs on Canadian lumber. At least that’s what Deputy…
Countervailing Duty Rise on Canadian Softwood Lumber | Trudeau government hints at retaliatory action against the United States
(Ottawa) Trudeau government raises the possibility of imposing retaliatory measures against American interests to make Joe Biden’s administration listen to reason in the wake of the United States Department of…
Softwood lumber: Minister Freeland talks about retaliation against the United States
Canada is ready to fight back against the recent increase in US tariffs on lumber produced in Canada, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday. “We will do precisely what…
Canadian Lumber | US tax doubles
The decision was expected but it still hurts. Countervailing duties collected by the United States on Canadian lumber will double in the coming days, from an average of 8.99% to…
Trade: Canada “extremely disappointed” with Washington’s softwood lumber tariffs
International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Canada is extremely disappointed that the United States has decided to increase the tariffs it imposes on most Canadian softwood lumber producers. The US…