Steelworkers: U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber is pure protectionism
17 Aug
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Steelworkers: U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber is pure protectionism

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Author of the article:Published Aug 17, 2024 • 2 minute readBURNABY, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber.“The decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to almost double the current duties and tariffs of Canadian Softwood Lumber products is nothing more than pure U.S. protectionism,” said Jeff Bromley, USW Wood Council Chair.“The ongoing escalation in duties and tariffs on Canadian products entering the U.S., while many other countries – mainly from Europe – enjoy free and unfettered access to U.S. markets, is not only unfair but also contradicts the spirit of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, where most goods and resources between the two countries flow free of duties and tariffs.”THIS...
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‘Department of Infrastructure’ proposed by Taoiseach
20 Jul
Politics

‘Department of Infrastructure’ proposed by Taoiseach

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Politics tamfitronics Taoiseach Simon Harris has proposed the creation of a Department of Infrastructure to take the lead on delivering billions worth of major capital projects, including water, energy and housing, in the years ahead.Saying a new department could, if created, “break down silos” within public administration to deliver projects on time and budget, Mr Harris denied that his idea is a negative verdict on the Government’s performance to date.“There is a need to develop a more co-ordinated approach to the delivery of some major infrastructural projects,” he said, speaking on the margins of the Patrick MacGill Summer School in Glenties.Capital spending has been “ramped up” significantly to deal with the State’s growing population and the constraints affecting competitiveness, which are increasingly raised by stakeholders.Pragmatic and decisive leadership must be offered if “we’re going to...
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