US and Canada Agree on Softwood Lumber Trade Deal

Summary

The US and Canada signed an agreement on May 29, 1996, to resolve Canadian trade practices affecting US softwood lumber exports, with the US Trade Representative to monitor compliance and take action if necessary.

Original source language: Federal Register — Trade RepresentativeOpen original release →

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