U.S. lumber lobby mulls quota offer

Article Abstract:

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.

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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.

Business, Economic aspects, Reports, British Columbia, Business reports

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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.

Lumber industry, Lumber and wood industry software

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