But the arguments it makes are expected to be familiar to the Canadian industry, which has had to defend itself against complaints of unfair subsidization and dumping in the past. "Canadian lumber is being sold for less than fair value in the United States," the release said. But U.S. construction has also been on the rise, and the Canadian lumber industry maintains its American counterparts cannot fulfil the requirements on its own. "‎‎Our softwood lumber producers and workers have never been found in the wrong; international bodies have always sided with our industry in the past." Lumber Trade Council, told CBC News.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2016 20:02 UTC