Leaked Trump Team Memo Mentions Softwood Lumber as US Trade Priority


it’s a completely bizarre way to release a policy statement; but YES to softwood lumber being in NAFTA:

Trump team flags Canadian livestock and lumber as targets in NAFTA reset
STEVEN CHASE
OTTAWA — The Globe and Mail


The memo, as described by the U.S. cable network, also says Mr. Trump would then have the U.S. trade representative, his cabinet appointee in this area, notify Canada and Mexico that the United States intends to propose amendments to the accord that could include lumber and country-of-origin labelling. Other areas might include currency manipulation as well as environmental and safety standards.

The transition team has zeroed in on two of the most contentious trade issues between Canada and the United States.”

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canadian-businesses-seek-clarity-on-trumps-trade-policies/article32869000/