Canadian Ambassador Pledges To Protect Industry If Lumber Talks Fail

Canada's ambassador to the U.S., David MacNaughton, on July 20 pledged to take appropriate steps to protect Canadian interests should the U.S. and Canada fail to reach a new softwood lumber agreement by the end of the litigation standstill in October, and the U.S. then chooses to bring trade cases against the Canadian lumber industry. At the same time, he made clear in discussions with members of Congress that a deal is the best solution for all parties involved. “If...