Canada's Chief Lumber Negotiator Says Industry Is Gearing Up For Litigation
Canada's chief negotiator in the softwood lumber talks with the United States last week cast doubt on the chances that the two sides can reach a deal by the end of a litigation standstill in October, reiterating that the Canadian industry is willing to walk away from a “bad deal” and gearing up for possible U.S. trade remedy cases. “Industry made it clear that they are not prepared to accept the deal at any cost; rather stakeholders urged the federal...