Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials HomeNewsTrump's timber and forced labour tariffs take their toll: FP ExplainsPlus, what air travellers need to know if there is a WestJet flight attendant strikeLast updated 1 hour ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Interfor, one of North America's biggest forestry firms, began in British Columbia, but it's shifting some of its head office jobs to Georgia. Photo by James MacDonald/BloombergThis week, FP Video looks at Donald Trump’s new forced-labour related tariffs (and why Washington thinks Canada should be on the list), forestry giant Interfor’s decision to move their head office to the state of Georgia, and what frequent flyers should expect if WestJet’s 4,000 plus flight attendants walk off the job in August.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorDonald Trump has imposed new tariffs on Canada and dozens of other economies over forced labour in global supply chains. Canada already bans those imports, but Washington says enforcement falls short. Is this really about forced labour or something else?Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterfor, one of North America’s biggest forestry firms, began in British Columbia, but it’s shifting some of its head office jobs to Georgia. We look at why the company made the decision, how tariffs shape the wider lumber story and what the gradual shift does, and does not, mean for Canada.WestJet flights are still operating, but 4,400 flight attendants and the airline have started a countdown toward a possible strike or lockout. Find out when disruptions could begin, what the labour fight is about and what travellers can do before the August long weekend. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.