Ronald Reagan actually said...

The temporary surcharge I have declared is necessary to prevent an increase in exports of certain softwood lumber products from Canada.

This increase shall go into effect on December 31, 1986, and will terminate when the Government of Canada begins to collect the export charg...

I am authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to determine when the Government of Canada begins to collect the export charge.

This agreement will enhance the ability of our softwood lumber industry to compete by negating the impact of Canadian provincial practices w...