U.S. softwood lumber producers have won a round in their trade battle against Canada, as the U.S. International Trade Commission determined there is a “reasonable indication” that shipments from Canada have harmed the domestic industry.
The USITC’s Jan. 6 decision allows the Commerce Dept. to continue its proceeding to determine levels of antidumping and countervailing duties to impose on Canadian lumber imports. The panel’s vote was 5-0, with one other commissioner not participating in the investigation.