Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber
The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.
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Trump tariffs will hit over $200 billion in U.S.-Canada-Mexico cross-border rail trade
Over $200 billion in trade is carried by freight rails between the US, Canada and Mexico, with auto parts, oil, lumber, ag, and chemicals linking the economies.CNBC - 2d -
Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.
President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Trudeau Uses Canada’s Hockey Win Over U.S. to Send a Message to Trump
Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds
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Trump orders probe into alleged dumping of lumber in US market
Move raises fear that commodity will be next to be targeted for tariffs after levies on steel and aluminiumFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump takes actions to increase lumber supplies and curb wood imports
The president signed an executive order to increase the possible supplies of timber and lumber and possibly lower housing and construction costs, according to senior administration officials.CBS News - 1d -
Trump orders probe into lumber imports ahead of possible tariffs
President Trump signed a Saturday executive order requesting an evaluation of lumber imports, which he described as a “critical” manufacturing industry “essential” to national security, economic ...The Hill - 1d
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