On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would impose a further 10 per cent tariff on imported lumber — beyond existing anti-dumping and countervailing duties — meaning B.C. lumber will face a 45 per cent tariff rate starting on Oct. 14. Brian Menzies of the Independent Wood Processors Association of B.C. says the U.S. government hasn’t shown a willingness to hash out a deal on softwood lumber, despite overtures from Canada.
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