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Canadian Softwood Industry Faces Major Blow from US
BY Connect Newsroom, Feb 20, 2025 5:39 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The anti-dumping duty is being raised because the U.S. alleges that Canadian producers are selling softwood lumber in the U.S. at prices below market value.
The Canadian softwood industry is bracing for a significant challenge as reports suggest that the U.S. Department of Commerce may increase anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Currently, most Canadian producers are paying a 7.66% anti-dumping duty on lumber shipments to the U.S. However, this rate could rise to as much as 20%. The new duty rate is expected to take effect in August.
The anti-dumping duty is being raised because the U.S. alleges that Canadian producers are selling softwood lumber in the U.S. at prices below market value.
Vancouver-based forestry analyst Ross Taylor noted that Canadian softwood producers are already paying a combination of countervailing and anti-dumping duties, totaling 14.4%. He warned that the potential tariff hike could significantly increase the total duties, leading to heavy taxation on Canadian lumber exports.
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