Despite the fact that lumber producers in Canada are frequently subject to countervailing duties - in April of 2017 the Trump administration announced duties of up to 24% on Canadian lumber - the demand for Canadian lumber by the U.S. is substantial.
In the United States, where demand for lumber exceeds what domestic mills can supply, housing and other industries rely on Canada for stable, predictable access to quality products. (Statistics Canada).
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A number of events have served to exacerbate the shortage of lumber in both Canada