Tariff and trade impact on softwood lumber industry

CTV News

August 28, 2026

Category: Business & Politics

Region: Canada West

On CTV Your Morning Vancouver, Brian Menzies of the Independent Wood Processors Association BC addresses the latest tariff and trade impact.

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