Rural N.B. Communities Brace for Impact of Additional Softwood Lumber Tariffs

Tariffs put lumber companies in a tight spot

EAR FALLS – Canada’s lumber industry was weathering weak markets before Donald Trump became U.S. president again, but Trump’s tariffs made an already difficult situation even worse.

Rural N.B. communities brace for impact of additional softwood lumber tariffs

Rural communities in New Brunswick are bracing for the impact of additional softwood lumber tariffs, which were ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump this week.

Lumber, cabinet tariffs could raise the price of housing

Imports of kitchen cabinets are subject to 25% rate, which rises to 50% Jan. 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — With the recent announcement regarding Section 232 tariffs as high as 30% impacting imported sofas, chairs and sectionals, most of the industry’s focus has been on those products and the impact for retailers and consumers alike. And for good reason: With most of the increase taking effect this week, companies likely will need to adjust pricing of im…