Trade Panel Backs US on Lumber But Orders More Reviews
Published Date: 8/12/2025
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Summary
On July 21, 2025, a special Canada-U.S. panel reviewed a trade case about softwood lumber from Canada. They agreed with some parts of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision but sent other parts back for another look. This affects lumber businesses and could change duties or costs, so keep an eye on updates!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
USMCA Panel Decision on Softwood Lumber
On July 21, 2025 a Binational Panel issued a decision on Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada (Secretariat File Number: USA-CDA-2020-10.12-02). The Panel affirmed some parts and remanded other parts of the Department of Commerce's Final Determination for the 2017-2018 antidumping duty administrative review, which could lead to changes in duties or costs for lumber businesses.
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