Forestry Summit Kicks Off in B.C. to Tackle U.S. Tariff Concerns
B.C. and Ottawa leaders will meet today at a forestry summit in Vancouver to discuss how to support the industry in the face of U.S. fees
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, along with B.C. Premier David Eby and his Minister of Forests and Jobs, will discuss ways to support workers and businesses affected by the increased fees.
In September, the Americans imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties ranging from 26 percent to more than 47 percent on Canadian companies, and then added another 10 percent last month, claiming the Canadian industry poses a threat to U.S. national security.
B.C.'s goal at the summit is to push for more federal support for the industry, which employs thousands of workers in the province.
The softwood lumber dispute has been a point of contention for decades, with the United States imposing duties alleging that Canada subsidizes its industry.
The B.C. Council of Forest Industries issued a statement last month on behalf of businesses, unions, and other industry groups, saying the government should show the same urgency on the lumber issue as it has in disputes with the U.S. over steel, aluminum, and energy.
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