The decision by the US Commerce Department to impose preliminary import duties of close to 20% on Canadian softwood lumber isn’t a big surprise to domestic producers, nor will it seriously threaten lumber production or the broader economic outlook. More importantly, the softwood lumber dispute, which has been ongoing since the 1980s, doesn’t mark the start of a disruptive trade war between the US and Canada.
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