While a 30-day postponement of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods has paused an escalating trade war, there is still concern in Northwestern Ontario. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland said the proposed 25 per cent tariffs could have a devastating effect on the Canadian forestry industry. “I’m concerned,” Holland said. “We’re at almost 15 per cent tariffs on softwood lumber and by example, there’s talk that in the Quarter Three of 2025, the U.S. is looking at doubling that. Then put another 25 per cent on and we’re going to have 55 per cent tariffs on softwood lumber.” …“They need Canadian lumber and we need to make sure that we’re communicating the importance of the partnership [and its value] for both countries.” “A 25 per cent across-the-board tariff will result in significant economic effects,” Economist Di Matteo said. “In Northern Ontario, the resource sector will particularly be affected — forestry and mining.”