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]]> By: Sherm http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2005/08/29/softwood-lumber/#comment-4880 Sherm Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:50:20 +0000 http://ss75.shared.server-system.net/~benedictionblogson.com/?p=1690#comment-4880 Apparently Canada may be at fault according to the World Trade Organization. Lawyers seem to be the only ones benefiting from this situation, since that decision is now open for appeal. Meanwhile, both sides suffer. While Canada has the right to protect it's interests and should not let the US dictate how we govern our trade issues (ie. subsidized lumber or other industry), this complicated issue could go on for years. If NAFTA is the final word, then it should be honoured by the US. If the WTO is the final word, then Canada should comply. Zero sum game. This could go one for years. Apparently Canada may be at fault according to the World Trade Organization. Lawyers seem to be the only ones benefiting from this situation, since that decision is now open for appeal. Meanwhile, both sides suffer. While Canada has the right to protect it’s interests and should not let the US dictate how we govern our trade issues (ie. subsidized lumber or other industry), this complicated issue could go on for years. If NAFTA is the final word, then it should be honoured by the US. If the WTO is the final word, then Canada should comply. Zero sum game.

This could go one for years.

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