"Senators Urge Resolution Of US, Canada Softwood Lumber Deal"

"A bipartisan group of senators is urging President Obama to encourage Canada to forge an agreement on a new softwood lumber trade deal.

Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), along with 21 other senators, said they are disappointed that Canada seems reluctant to follow through with completing a deal, further undermining U.S. efforts to notch a final pact.

“We urge you to encourage Canada to fulfill Prime Minister [Justin] Trudeau’s commitment as contained in the joint statement and bring the negotiations process to successful conclusion with a new, stable and sustainable agreement,” the senators wrote in a letter to the president on Friday."

Vicki Needham reports for The Hill October 21, 2016.