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BC Officials Push for Direct US Lumber Trade Talks

4/11/2026

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  • The Independent Wood Processors Association says the softwood lumber dispute mechanism with the United States is ineffective.
  • The association is concerned about the U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary 25% tariff, lower than 35% but still uncertain.
  • Forests Minister Ravi Parmar announced a forest trade office in the U.K. to diversify exports.
  • Premier David Eby emphasizes the sector's GDP importance and urges direct negotiations with the United States to protect jobs and prices.