North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Panel Decision
By Commerce Department, International Trade Administration · Oct 12, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
On October 5, 2026, the Binational Panel issued its Decision on the Second Redetermination on Remand in the matter of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination (Secretariat File Number: USA-CDA-2017-1904-02). The Binational Panel affirmed the U.S. Department of Commerce's Second Redetermination on Remand.
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The article does not explain the background of the original countervailing duty investigation, the reasons for the redetermination, the implications of the affirmation for trade between the United States and Canada, or any potential next steps for the parties involved.
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The Binational Panel is the dispute‑resolution body established under NAFTA (now USMCA) to review decisions made by the U.S. Department of Commerce in trade remedy cases. An affirmation means the original Department of Commerce determination stands, affecting duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports.
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