Posted AT 1:55 AM EDT on 19/09/05
Martin pitches softwood to China
Prime Minister Paul Martin made a direct pitch to Chinese President Hu Jintao over the weekend to sell more Canadian softwood to China in an effort to lessen Canada's reliance on the contentious U.S. market.
The overture was made amid growing calls for a tougher Canadian response to the lingering softwood trade dispute with the United States, which will see a bump in demand for softwood as a result of the rebuilding effort along the storm-savaged Gulf Coast.
The full text of this article has 624 words.
To continue reading this article, you will need to purchase this article.
Already have a member account? Login now
Pay-Per-View Offers To read the complete article, select one of the following options
Purchasing from globeandmail.com is quick and secure.
- Housing slump stalks Western Canada
- Major cities in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. are overvalued by 10 per cent, economists say as key construction indicator tumbles
209
-
Related:
Bargain hunting in the U.S.? Better bring cash
-
Related:
Vancouver's housing hangover
