BURNABY, BC – The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 and the USW Wood Council locals in BC applaud the approach of Premier Eby in fighting for workers and federal government supports in light of the announcement by the US Department of Commerce that will increase the current tariff and countervailing duty average to 34.45% from 14%. “The continual application of tariffs and duties by the US on our USW membership in Canada is wrong and unwarranted,” said USW District 3 Director Scott Lunny. “Premier’s Eby’s approach in pressing the federal government in Ottawa for worker supports is key.” …“The Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce continue to be subjected to the influence of the US Softwood Lumber Coalition, wrongfully claiming the Canadian industry is subsidized,” said Jeff Bromley, USW Wood Council Chair. …“It’s protectionism, pure and simple,” added Bromley.