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CANADA. NATIONAL PRESS THEATRE

1986-0742

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1986-10-16

National Press Theatre

Press conference with government opposition critics, MP's Steve Langdon (NDP) and Lloyd Axworthy (Lib), on the Canadian government's inaction in instituting retaliatory measures against the American decision to impose a punitive duty on Canadian softwood lumber exports. Following an initial statement, the opposition critics call for a change in rules governing bilateral trade negotiations; the establishment of an independent tribunal to settle trade disputes; and Canadian export subsidies for softwood lumber. Other topics discussed during the question and answer period include the growing opposition in Canada to free trade with the United States and the Conservative government's mismanagement of the negotiations. Press conference incomplete.

CANADA~EXPORT SALES~FREE TRADE & PROTECTIONISM~INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS~INTERNATIONAL TRADE~LUMBER TRADE~PRESS CONFERENCES~TRADE REGULATION~UNITED STATES ~AXWORTHY, LLOYD~LANGDON, STEVEN

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