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U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

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The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45% , putting more pressure on US materials costs.

Trump has threatened, but not yet imposed, further import taxes on lumber.

Lumber is a major industry in Canadian provinces including British Columbia and Quebec .

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