Representative Presses for Action on Canada SLA
Representative Michaud (D), Chairman of the House Trade Working Group, sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) expressing concern about delays in the U.S. response to British Columbia’s stumpage pricing scheme under the Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA).
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In the letter, Michaud notes that as the SLA’s expiration approaches and consideration of renewal begins, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of the agreement’s enforcement mechanisms and the length of time it will take for Maine lumber companies to get relief from BC’s unfair pricing.
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