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Latest U.S. move pushes duties on Canadian softwood lumber over 35%

Globalnews Digital August 09, 2025 1 min read
Global News
Latest U.S. move pushes duties on Canadian softwood lumber over 35%
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The United States plans to more than double the countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports. This action is expected by business groups in British Columbia to negatively impact communities on both sides of the US-Canada border. These increased duties could raise the cost of lumber, affecting various sectors of the construction industry.