B.C. and Ottawa applaud NAFTA decision on U.S. softwood lumber duties

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Officials in Ottawa and British Columbia have welcomed a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement that found elements of the United States' calculation of softwood lumber duties are inconsistent with its own law.

A statement from Mary Ng, Canada's minister of international trade, says the government is pleased that the NAFTA dispute panel agreed with its challenge of American's so-called "dumping determination."Under the U.S. Tariff Act, the Department of Commerce determines whether goods are being sold at less than fair value or if they're benefiting from subsidies provided from other governments.

B.C. Forests Minister Bruce Ralston issued a statement saying it's "encouraging" to see the panel agree with the "extensive evidence" supporting Canada's claims. The minister says U.S. duties are hurting people on both sides of the border, increasing material costs for Americans, and creating uncertainty for forestry professionals and communities in Canada.

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