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Donald Trump Appoints USTR Rep, Creates new White House National Trade Council
US President-Elect, former dubious real estate ‘developer’ and more recently known for appearing in reality TV shows, Donald Trump has appointed a new US Trade Representative and created a special White House council just for trade issues. Lawyer Robert Lighthizer is to head the US Trade Representative office, Trump’s transition team said Tuesday in a…
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ITC Softwood Lumber ADD/CVD Fact Sheet
THIS JUST IN FROM INTREPID CUSTOMS BROKER MIKE JONES AT BLIANE, WA : Dear Canadian Softwood Lumber Clients and Interested Parties; Please see the attached U.S. International Trade Administration Canadian Softwood Lumber ADD/CVD “Fact Sheet” outlining the U.S. DOC’s December 16th formal announcement of the initiation of ADD/CVD investigation of imports of certain softwood lumber…
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Anticipated Duties on Softwood Lumber to Dampen Canadian Wood Products Industry Outlook
Canada’s wood products manufacturers are on track to post pre-tax profits of $1.4 billion this year—their highest levels since 2004, according to The Confer- ence Board of Canada’s Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Wood Products Manufacturing Industry, released Wednesday. Going forward, however, the imposition of US duties on softwood lumber will slow export growth and weigh…
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Canada Looming Trade Issues: Conference Board
“ “Bilateral issues are not Canada’s sole concern,” Alexander noted. “The hang-over from the deeply divided electorate and the trash-talking of America’s democratic institutions will make US governance more difficult.” – Craig Alexander, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada Canada Looming Trade Projections: Bennett Jones, Conference Board Subdued economic growth for advanced economies…
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“Americans react to softwood lumber dispute”
The U.S. National Association of Home Builders says duties or volume caps on imported lumber will raise the price of lumber, adding more than $1,300 to the cost of a new single family home, according to Metroland Media Monday. “ “We feel strongly that Canada should have had a more aggressive stance early on in…
