NAFTA panel nods yes to U.S. duties on Canadian lumber
Published Date: 10/13/2026
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Summary
On October 5, 2026, a special NAFTA panel confirmed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision on duties for certain Canadian softwood lumber. This means the trade rules stay the same, affecting lumber businesses in the U.S. and Canada. No changes in money or timing were made, so everyone can keep moving forward with confidence.
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Panel Affirms Softwood Lumber Duties
On October 5, 2026, a NAFTA Binational Panel affirmed the U.S. Department of Commerce's Second Redetermination on Remand regarding Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada (Secretariat File Number: USA-CDA-2017-1904-02). The Panel affirmed the Department's Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination.
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