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Mark Carney annonce jusqu’à 1,2 milliard $ pour soutenir l’industrie du bois d’œuvre

August 05, 2025 3 min read
Radio-Canada
Mark Carney annonce jusqu’à 1,2 milliard $ pour soutenir l’industrie du bois d’œuvre
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced up to $1.2 billion to support the country's lumber industry in response to increased U.S. anti-dumping tariffs. The package includes $700 million in loan guarantees and $500 million in grants to boost product development and market diversification. Additionally, Canada plans to double the use of Canadian lumber in residential construction through the Maisons Canada program, aiming to build 500,000 new homes yearly. This decision follows the U.S. Commerce Department's increase in anti-dumping duties to 20.56% on Canadian wood, which has been criticized as unfair and punitive.