U.S. lumber lobby mulls quota offer
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The trade dispute over softwood lumber between the United States and Canada includes a proposal by the Canadian government for a quota system. The proposal, which is being examined by U.S. lobbysts, would require the collection of a 3-tiered export tax on heavy loads of lumber.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2003
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B.C. group to offer blueprint
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A new report from the British Columbia Business Summit outlines a ten-year plan for spurring economic growth in the province. The report, which proposes tax cuts, focuses on the industry sectors of mining, forestry and high technology.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2000
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U.S. lumber industry plays hardball
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The lumber industry in the US is keeping a hardline stance in softwood lumber trade talks with Canada. The US is proposing an interim export?tax of 33% for softwood producers.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2003
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