New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year’s massive wildfire season. The effective new tariff amount for softwood lumber into the U.S. is 45 per cent, which Carl Neggers said could mean tens of millions of dollars to the industry in this province – he’s the CEO of Forest Saskatchewan, an industry advocacy group. …the recent Trump tariffs on finished products like dimensional lumber are affecting Saskatchewan mills significantly. …He suggested diversification of product, like taking Saskatchewan lumber and building pre-fab homes in the province and using them for places like First Nations and communities impacted by wildfires. …”We don’t want the bigger provinces taking advantage of our power positions and marginalizing our industry,” he said. …in 2023 the province sold $101,638,000 of lumber products into the U.S.