Hike to U.S. softwood lumber duties 'entirely unwarranted,' trade minister says
The federal government is lashing out at the U.S. Commerce Department over plans to raise duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
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The federal government is lashing out at the U.S. Commerce Department over plans to raise duties on Canadian softwood lumber.