Federal Register #2026-22102

Commerce Seeks Public Comment on Softwood Lumber Subsidies

The U.S. Department of Commerce is gathering public information about subsidies affecting softwood lumber imports, not seeking products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA); no specific sub-agency office is identified. - Scope: Comments are requested about subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by countries exporting softwood lumber and softwood lumber products to the United States. - Countries identified: Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Sweden. - Information requested: Identify the country and subsidy program, briefly describe the program, and name the government body or authority providing the subsidy. - Procurement items: No products, services, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or vendors are requested or identified. This is an information-gathering notice, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States from January 1 through June 30, 2026. The request covers countries whose exports accounted for at least one percent of U.S. softwood lumber imports by quantity during that period: Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Sweden. Comments should identify the country, subsidy program, a brief description of the program, and the government body or authority providing it. Comments are due November 30, 2026.

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