The U.S. just hiked import taxes on Canadian softwood lumber to over 20%, calling it an anti-dumping measure. British Columbia’s forest industry is pushing back hard, warning this move will hurt workers, families, and local economies across the province—and beyond.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about lumber—it’s about jobs and towns that rely on the forestry sector. The U.S. and Canada have tussled over softwood for decades, but each new tariff escalation squeezes producers and could drive up costs for U.S. homebuilders too. When trade fights heat up, real people feel the fallout.

Canadians might soon feel another pinch in their wallets as the U.S. threatens to impose new tariffs. Businesses and shoppers are preparing for potential price hikes on everyday goods, adding to existing financial pressures.

Editor’s Note: If these tariffs go through, it won’t just affect businesses—it’ll trickle down to consumers, making everything from groceries to electronics more expensive. With inflation already squeezing budgets, this could make life even harder for average Canadians.