Tariffs That Cut Deep: The Lumber Dispute's Devastating Impact on B. C. The latest chapter in the decades long dispute over Canadian softwood lumber and U. S. tariffs has been written, with little sign of resolution.
President Trump's administration has imposed steep duties on imports from Canada, citing "discriminatory" trade practices that allegedly harm American industries.
However, this move is likely to exacerbate a situation already dire for British Columbia. The forestry industry is a cornerstone of B. C.