Canada will fight U.S. softwood lumber tariffs in front of the World Trade Organization if a negotiated settlement can’t be reached, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland says.A tariff standstill expired last week and opened the door for U.S. industry to begin proceedings to add charges to Canadian lumber. The last softwood pact expired in 2015 and Canadian exports have since increased.
Ms. Freeland, speaking Monday in the House of Commons, said the Canadian government is now taking a “two-track approach” – pursuing a negotiated deal while preparing for any WTO fight.“We understand the way to get a great …
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