Canada's Lumber Prices Under U.S. Scrutiny Again
Published Date: 3/5/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is checking if Canadian softwood lumber sellers sold their wood for less than fair prices during 2023. This review could mean changes in import duties, affecting Canadian lumber companies and U.S. buyers. Stay tuned for updates that might impact prices and trade rules soon!
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Preliminary Dumping Finding on Canadian Lumber
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found that certain Canadian softwood lumber producers/exporters made sales at less than normal value during the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This preliminary finding could lead to changes in import duties on those lumber imports and may affect Canadian exporters and U.S. buyers.
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