Canada Broadens Pushback on US Softwood Lumber Duties

Canada Broadens Pushback on US Softwood Lumber Duties
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng speaks to reporters during the Liberal Cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, Aug. 22, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is broadening its pushback against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.

Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada is launching challenges under the North American free-trade deal as well as before the U.S. Court of International Trade.