The examination of Trump wood products threatens the Canadian softwood

Toronto – A new executive regulation by US President Donald Trump to start an S. 232 (National Security) Examination of wood products that have been imported into the USA is a direct threat to Canadian softwood and downstream wood products that are exposed to thousands of jobs throughout Canada.

“To suggest that our wood and by -products are a threat to American security is ridiculous, but Trump returns to his game book to reject the regulations in order to continue to turn the Canadian soft wood industry and the jobs that depend on further turning,” said unifor -national president Lana.

In addition to the existing 14.5% combined tasks on Canadian softwood and the endangered 25% tariffs, the new trade investigations could add new tariffs to Canadian wood and the impending tariffs of 25% on March 4, 2025.

“The existing unjustified obligations have already violated our industry, which led to losses for jobs and production waste. Now Trump is aiming to overthrow the tariff via the tariff in order to further weaken our forestry to get our industry out of its existence, ”said Daniel Cloutier, director of Unifor Quebec.

As the largest provider of imported wood for the United States, all additional tariffs will affect disproportionate Canada and Canadian workers.

“The reality is that the USA has to import wood, and the tariffs continue to introduce prices for American consumers, especially for local buyers,” added Cloutier.

Unifor called for a rapid retaliation with dollar-for-dollar-to-dollars in response to US tariffs and industrial policy for the strategic administration of national resources.

“It is clear that Trump's attacks will continue to come so that Canada must have answers while taking measures to protect and develop our industries for protection well -paid jobs,” said Payne.

Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 320,000 workers in all important farms. The Union is committed to all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and tries to create progressive changes for a better future.

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