The U.S. claim against Canada for alleged subsidies on British Columbia's timber stumpage rates has been reduced by nearly $200 million, an industry observer says.
Madison's Lumber reporter publisher Keta Kosman said Friday the U.S. Trade Representative's Office has reduced its claim to $303.6 million from $499 million U.S. - a near 40-per-cent reduction in the penalty the U.S. has been seeking.
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