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U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 per cent

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Depner, W. (2026, October 15). U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 per cent. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/u-s-sets-tax-total-for-canadian-softwood-lumber-exports-at-almost-35-per-cent/article_1e14282b-ddde-5611-ac8a-46cba949f992.html

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The BC Lumber Trade Council reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce has set a total import tax on Canadian softwood lumber at approximately 35 percent. This is a reduction from the previously imposed rate of 45 percent, which was announced in August of the previous year.

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VICTORIA - The BC Lumber Trade Council says Canadian softwood lumber now faces total import taxes of almost 35 per cent after the latest review from the U.S. Department of Commerce. asserted

lumber → say → Commerce

The organization representing B.C. lumber producers says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent announced in August last year. asserted

figure → represent → August

U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 per cent

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