softwood lumber agreement

U.S. group calls for continuing sanctions on Canadian lumber imports

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Lumber Coalition voiced its support for the latest preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce calling for a combined anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duty rate of 8.24% on Canadian softwood lumber imports.

By Rich Christianson, February 2, 2023 | 7:58 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Lumber prices in Alaska hit all-time high

Lumber prices in Alaska are at an all-time high, particularly in Fairbanks.

By Robert Dalheim, May 21, 2018 | 6:44 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

U.S. trade rep shows no urgency on Canadian softwood lumber trade dispute

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has little faith that the Canadian softwood lumber trade dispute will be resolved anytime soon.

By Robert Dalheim, March 28, 2018 | 11:44 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Canfor plans $120 million Georgia sawmill

Canadian lumber giant Canfor Corp. has announced plans to build a $120 million (USD), state-of-the-art sawmill in Washington, Georgia.

By Karen M. Koenig, February 23, 2018 | 4:13 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Canadian lumber subsidies harmed U.S. producers, Trade Commission rules

The United States International Trade Commission ruled that the U.S. lumber industry is materially injured by Canadian government subsidies of its softwood lumber industry.

By Bill Esler, December 7, 2017 | 11:42 am CST

Canadian News

Record-high lumber prices keep Canadian lumber industry strong, despite duties

With record-high lumber prices and urgent demand from U.S. builders, Canadian lumber firms haven't had to lay off staff or cut production at all, despite substantial duties on U.S.-bound lumber.

By Robert Dalheim, December 6, 2017 | 1:38 pm CST

Canadian News

Canada opens WTO case against punitive U.S. duties on softwood lumber imports

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canada's Foreign Trade Ministry says it formally requested World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations with the United States concerning the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent final anti-dumping and countervailing duty determinations on imports of certain softwood lumber products from Canada.

"The U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to impose punitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber producers is unfair, unwarranted and deeply troubling," the Ministry said in a statement.

By Bill Esler, November 29, 2017 | 9:31 am CST

Canadian News

U.S. softwood lumber duties 'crippling, devastating' says sawmill workers union

The U.S. Department of Commerce's levy of duties averaging 20.8 percent on Canadian softwood is 'completely unjustified and will be crippling' for Canadian forestry industry workers, says Ken Neumann, United Steelworkers National Director.

By Bill Esler, November 6, 2017 | 4:34 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Tariffs on softwood lumber from Canada set by U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce made its final determination of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products into the United States.

By Bill Esler, November 6, 2017 | 12:14 pm CST

Canadian News