Canada Lumber Dispute: Panel Tells Commerce to Retry.
Published Date: 10/14/2026
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On October 8, 2026, a special USMCA Binational Panel reviewed a trade dispute about softwood lumber from Canada. They partly agreed and partly sent back the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision for more work. This affects lumber businesses in the U.S. and Canada and could impact duties and trade rules soon.
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