Canadian Lumber Executives Press Softwood Deal With U.S.
Canadian lumber and government officials told the U.S. trade representative that any new softwood lumber agreement must reflect the differences in forestry regimes across the country. The chief executives of 10 lumber producers and Canadian International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland met in Toronto with Michael Froman.
Resolute CEO Richard Garneau declined to provide details of what was discussed but said he conveyed that changes to Quebec’s forestry regime means the province should have free and open access to the U.S. market, said spokesman Seth Kursman.
The Canadian government says it continues to negotiate and explore all possible approaches. Alexander Lawrence, a spokesman for Freeland, says Canada has indicated that any agreement must reflect “the realities of our softwood lumber sector, including differences in communities across Canada.”
Attending the meeting also were the chief executives of Canfor, West Fraser, Interfor, Tembec, J.D. Irving, EACOM, Tolko, MLTC Industrial Investments and Kalesnikoff Lumber.
The meeting took place a week before the expiry of the 2006 softwood lumber agreement and a one-year standstill period that is expected to push the U.S. to begin the process of imposing tariffs on Canadian lumber imports. U.S. producers could then start petitioning Washington to impose new duties on Canadian softwood in about six months that could result in mill closures and layoffs in Canada.
From macleans.ca.
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