The U.S. said Monday it is appealing a World Trade Organization decision on softwood lumber that Canada won. (Jesse Winter/Reuters)Canadian softwood lumber is now ensnared in a logjam intentionally created by the United States at the World Trade Organization. The U.S. today announced it will appeal a recent WTO decision in Canada's favour in the long-running lumber dispute. Another appeal into the void: "US appeals panel report regarding US duties on Canadian softwood lumber" https://t.co/nRjAbMzNDN —@snlesterAppeal delays lumber dispute remedyThe cross-border trade dispute over lumber has raged between Canada and the U.S. for nearly 40 years. As a result, the U.S. argues, imports of Canadian lumber should be subject to countervailing duties.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2020 19:30 UTC