US Probes Canadian Lumber Aid – Duties in the Works?
Published Date: 4/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says some Canadian softwood lumber makers got unfair help from their government in 2023, so they’re checking if extra taxes should apply. They’re dropping the review for 46 companies, but others might face changes soon. If you’re involved, now’s the time to speak up before final decisions are made!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary Finding of Subsidies
The Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies were provided to producers and exporters of certain softwood lumber products from Canada for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This preliminary finding applies to those Canadian producers and exporters and is part of the countervailing duty review process.
Review Rescinded for 46 Companies
Commerce rescinded this countervailing duty administrative review with respect to 46 companies for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Those 46 companies are no longer covered by this particular administrative review.
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