What is most frustrating about U. S. protectionism is that it protects no one, ... Rather than encouraging engagement, it allows an inefficient U. S. lumber industry to turn its back on a rapidly changing global marketplace. Protectionism removes the impetus for industry to invest, improve, adapt and be globally competitive.
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This is nothing more than a veiled attempt by the U.S. coalition to undo the softwood victories that Canada has achieved through NAFTA, ... We stand ready to vigorously defend the NAFTA and we will take all steps open to us to ensure it is respected.
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