Separating fact from fiction in the US-Canada softwood lumber trade war

CBC News
August 13, 2025
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada

The lumber mills on Mitchell Island along the Fraser River are still bustling, but there are worries they could be in trouble. Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a big hike on duties for Canadian softwood lumber. Other anti-dumping fees were announced in July. That means Canadian lumber is now subject to duties of more than 35%. We speak with Kevin Mason, the managing director of ERA Forest Products Research, who provides some context on the ongoing trade dispute. 

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