There is a new controversial duty being applied to softwood lumber being imported from Canada into the United States effective in August 2024. The rate is increasing from 8.05% to 14.54%. This rate is set by the US Department of Commerce and is allegedly intended to offset Canada’s subsidies of their lumber industry to better compete in the US market.

Below, find an article and a short video on the topic. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6482884

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canadian-softwood-lumber-us-duty-1.7294054