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Ontario Opposes US Plan To Increase Softwood Lumber Duties

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The US Department of Commerce says it plans to raise tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber products. This would bring the rate from 8.06% to 13.86%. The Ontario government says the duties are harmful and unwarranted. The forest sector generates close to $21 billion in annual revenue and provides more than 142,000 jobs.

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Ontario Opposes US Plan To Increase Softwood Lumber Duties

ONTARIO-Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade say they oppose softwood lumber duties. “The Ontario government is renewing its call that all duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports should immediately be removed by the United States.” said a statement released by the pair. “Our government’s plan to build Ontario depends on the forest sector. It generat…

3 months ago·Kawartha Lakes, Canada

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