Canada Challenges U.S. Lumber Duties in USMCA Panel Review Request
Published Date: 9/18/2025
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Two groups from Canada, including lumber companies and government bodies, asked for a review of a U.S. decision about softwood lumber duties on September 11, 2025. This review could change how much money is paid or refunded in duties and affects the lumber trade between the U.S. and Canada. The USMCA panel will now look into these requests to make sure everything’s fair and square.
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USMCA Review Could Change Lumber Duties
Two separate requests for a USMCA Article 10.12 panel review were filed on September 11, 2025 in the softwood lumber countervailing duty matter (case number USA-CDA-2025-10.12-03). The review could change how much money is paid or refunded in countervailing duties and may affect the softwood lumber trade between the United States and Canada.
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