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On the recordDecember 29, 1986
The temporary surcharge I have declared is necessary to prevent an increase in exports of certain softwood lumber products from Canada.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Memorandum on Determination Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

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