U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber spark builder concerns
U.S. home builders warn new duties on Canadian softwood lumber threaten housing affordability and a buoyant market. Commerce Dept cites subsidies and dumping, imposing 29 percent total duties, with Maritime province lumber excluded. ITC must approve before implementation. Canada denounces action as obscene while seeking broader relief.
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Building Permits Report Totals and New Residences List
Building permits filed total 5 502 540 for March 18 through 221 with new residences driving 2 344 440. Entries include addresses in Imperial Homes and D R Horton Custom Homes projects, various contractor details, and March 18–21 application dates. Commercial permits amount to 5 000 and remodels 3 144 000, plus other residential add-ons and specific small projects.
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Inflation Risks Rise With Strong Economic Rebound
Economic activity rebounds strongly with February price jumps in clothing airline tickets and March gasoline costs signaling rising consumer expenses. Experts warn stronger demand could spark inflation despite Greenspan’s cautious stance and a CPI up 1.1 percent over 12 months.
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Fed
Sung Won Sohn
Wells Fargo
Minneapolis
Sohn
Treasury
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