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New Information Re ADD/CVD Impact Dates & Duty Remittance Requirements: Softwood Lumber
This just in from intrepid US Customs Broker Michael Jones, of Jones & Jones Customs Brokers and Trade Consultants in Blain, WA, one of Madison’s long-time and regular sources: ” all-import date(s) with respect to when softwood lumber shipments could be subject to the DOC ADD/CVD Investigation duties While special ADD/CVD Single Transaction Bonds were…
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Canada Sawmill Exports, Manufacturing Sales: September 2016
The pace of Canadian manufacturing sales slowed in September, while volumes fell, data from Statistics Canada showed on Wednesday. The 0.3 per cent increase in sales was a step down from August’s hefty 0.9 per cent increase. It was also driven largely by gains in the transportation equipment sector. Although sales were up in 12…
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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…
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Canada Export Projection: EDC
In a sobering message titled “The Great Hesitation”, in the latest release of Export Development Canada’s Global Export Forecast, VP and Chief Economist Peter Hall writes, “Growth remains elusive. […] Performance in the automotive, forestry, agri-food and consumer products industries is expected to continue contributing to overall strength. The outlook pegs no growth this year,…
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Export Development Canada Forestry Products Export Forecast : Spring 2014
A forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC), released Thursday, predicts that the global economy is on the verge of a rush of economic growth. While key risks still threaten the outlook, the forecast notes their declining severity thanks to increasing momentum and firmer growth fundamentals. The forecast noted that OECD nations, accounting for roughly half…
