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Premier David Eby Meets Forestry Leaders to Address Potential U.S. Tariffs on B.C. Lumber
BY Connect Newsroom, Apr 4, 2025 6:45 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
B.C.'s forestry sector is a critical component of the province's economy, contributing $17.4 billion to the GDP and providing thousands of jobs.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Premier David Eby is meeting with forestry leaders in Prince George today to discuss strategies to protect British Columbia's largest export industry from potential tariffs. Eby has raised concerns that President Donald Trump may impose additional tariffs on top of the existing 14.5 percent duty on B.C. softwood lumber.
B.C.'s forestry sector is a critical component of the province's economy, contributing $17.4 billion to the GDP and providing thousands of jobs. The U.S. has long accused B.C. of subsidizing its lumber industry.
According to the Business Council of B.C., if Trump imposes an additional 25 percent tariff, the impact could be devastating, resulting in layoffs and mill closures.
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