Poilievre says he can negotiate a softwood lumber pact with the U.S., but trade analysts are skeptical

Trade analysts say domestic political calculations in the U.S. are what is standing in the way of resolving the softwood lumber dispute.
Marc Miller
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would sign a long-sought softwood lumber agreement with the U.S.

As Pierre Poilievre lambastes the Liberal government for failing to secure a softwood lumber pact with the United States, trade observers question if a Conservative-led government could fare any better in the face of U.S. obduracy.

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