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Old 08-06-2015, 10:37 AM   #296
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Originally Posted by burn_this_city View Post
Softwood lumber was a perfect example of US policy towards Canada. Even after repeatedly being told to drop their tariffs they dragged it out as long as possible. They aren't honest brokers when it comes to trade and business.
A more recent example is the US's meat labeling law, which the WTO ruled was illegal under international trade laws. The Americans dragged it out well past that ruling - right up until Canada filed for permission to hit American producers with billions in tariffs.
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