US EditionB.C. premier says softwood lumber accord could build ‘momentum’ for U.S. trade deals
- British Columbia Premier David Eby said on May 7, 2025, that resolving the softwood lumber dispute with the U.S. Could build momentum for broader trade agreements.
- The dispute has persisted since 2015 due to U.S. Tariffs on B.C. Softwood lumber, with duties currently at 14.4% and expected to rise to 34.5% this fall.
- Eby and other premiers pressed this issue during a virtual meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, also discussing U.S. Tariff impacts on the film industry and bail reform.
- The U.S. Has amassed $10 billion in tariffs that remain inaccessible due to Canada's dispute, which argues that these duties violate provisions of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
- Resolving the dispute could benefit both economies by supporting growth and cheaper building materials, while failure risks severe harm to B.C.'s forestry sector, especially rural areas.
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B.C. premier says softwood lumber accord could build 'momentum' for U.S. trade deals
David Eby said Wednesday he and several other premiers pressed the issue of the ongoing softwood lumber dispute during a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney after his visit with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
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B.C. premier says softwood lumber accord could build "momentum" for U.S. trade deals
VICTORIA — Resolving the softwood lumber dispute could create "momentum" for a larger trade agreement between Canada and the United States, British Columbia Premier David Eby says.
BC Premier Says Softwood Lumber Accord Could Build ‘Momentum’ for US Trade Deals
British Columbia Premier David Eby says resolving the softwood lumber dispute could create “momentum” for a larger trade agreement between Canada and the United States. Eby says he and several other premiers pressed that point when they met virtually with Prime Minister Mark Carney for the first time following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. Canada and the United States have been without a softwood lumber deal since 2015 …
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