The US Department of Commerce states that it has taken a final decision for dual counterwalling duties on Canadian softwood lumbar imports, a business groups in the British Columbia say that communities will be damaged on both sides of the border.
A statement by the US department said that the duties for most Canadian companies are increasing to 14.63 percent, above 6.74 percent, after determining that softwood wood from Canada was being subsidized wrongly.
The increase is recently at the top of jumping up to 20.56 percent in dumping duties, bringing the total fee level of 35.19 percent for Canadian softwood.
The department says that now it will instruct us to collect money and border security.
BC Forest Minister Ravi Parmar asked a “absurd and careless” growth in a post on social media, saying that it would only spoil the ability crisis in the two countries.
Parmar said, “With anti-dumping duties, I have directed the legal representation of our province to appeal to this determination with our federal partners. We will use every legal avenue available to fight back.”
BC Lambar Trade Council Chairman Kurt Nikidate said in a statement that the decision has unnecessary tension on forestry-dependent areas in Canada, increasing construction costs for American builders.
The council says that both Canadian and US governments need to resolve a long -term soft wooden dispute, which is a top economic priority.
The statement said, “In the absence of disposal of a conversation, the BCLTC will continue to work closely with the Canadian government and industry partners, which includes action under the United States-Maxico-Canada Agreement to protect Canadian interests through all available legal channels,” the statement has been said.
The BC Council of Forest Industries said that there is a need to take action including streamlining procedures to the provincial government, activating the sales of provincial wood and removal of cross-ministry.
“With the right policy devices, BC can send a strong message that it is committed to creating a climate where primary and secondary forest manufacturers want to invest, BC, Canada and beyond ensure a stable supply of wood products,” President Kim Hawkstad said in a statement.
Prime Minister Mark Carney was promising $ 700 million in loan guarantee for industry this week and to help companies diversify export markets and develop their products to help a long -term support.
This report of Canadian Press was first published on August 8, 2025
Ashley Jonau, Canadian Press
