Canada’s $63bn lumber industry hit by Trump’s trade war
Levies and slowdown in US housing market are being felt north of the border
Levies and slowdown in US housing market are being felt north of the border

Forestry industry aims to divert 10% of wood normally sent south of the border to new markets such as the UK

Trump administration says high levies imposed on partners are ‘locked in’

Latest levies to rise to as high as 50% for countries that do not strike trade deals with US

Trading partners from Taiwan to Canada hit with steep new levies

Prime minister seeks to diversify the economy as US measures hit lumber and manufacturing sectors

Industry minister Mélanie Joly is optimistic that agreements are within reach after Washington meeting