US EditionLatest American Tariffs on B.C. Lumber Are ‘Absurd,’ Says Premier David Eby
The new tariffs push total duties on Canadian lumber above 45%, raising U.S. housing costs and straining North American supply chains, officials say.
- September 30, 2025, the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council said it was deeply disappointed after the U.S. imposed a 10% Section 232 duty on Canadian softwood lumber and 25% on certain wood products, with the White House warning rates could climb further .
- The administration framed the measures as addressing U.S. 'overreliance' on foreign timber and national security, citing a U.S. Department of Commerce probe earlier this year; industry groups called the action unjustified, noting Canadian lumber posed no threat.
- Lumber markets responded with futures dropping to $535 and analysts warning the new 232 duties atop AD/CVD push charges above 45%, raising home costs by about US$1,000.
- Industry and municipal leaders warned the tariffs will raise U.S. housing costs, destabilize supply chains, and threaten Ontario jobs, while legal and diplomatic responses including CUSMA consultations are expected.
- A durable fix would set predictable duty rates or quotas with a time-bound roadmap while Ottawa tests diplomatic and legal countermeasures this year, the proclamation hints at rate caps between 10–15%.
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