The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday edition that B.C. Premier John Horgan will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross when he heads to Washington this week to make a case for a deal to resolve the softwood lumber dispute. The Globe's Ian Bailey writes that the Commerce Department confirmed that Mr. Horgan will head to the U.S. capital following a visit to Ottawa for his first meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday. Mr. Horgan had promised during the spring election campaign to travel to Washington to personally intervene in the softwood lumber dispute. The trip comes amid speculation that the two countries could be close to reaching a 10-year agreement to resolve the dispute. Susan Yurkovich at the BC Council of Forest Industries said it is especially important for Mr. Horgan to meet with people in Washington important to the softwood issue. She said Mr. Horgan could use a discussion with Mr. Ross to underscore the value of B.C. lumber in the U.S. marketplace and meeting the demand of American consumers, who face higher lumber prices under the duty regime. The Canadian embassy in Washington said the Premier's trip is consistent with Canadian goals.