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B.C. premier calls on feds to support forestry workers amid new U.S. tariffs on lumber, wood

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to protect forestry workers as new tariffs imposed by the U.S. president threaten to topple an already struggling industry.

On Tuesday, the U.S. slapped a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian lumber — on top of a 35 per cent duty already in place.

The U.S. also put a 25 per cent tariff on some Canadian wood products, like furniture.

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