**Trump Implements New Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Products** U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs that will impact Canadian producers of softwood lumber and furniture. A presidential proclamation issued on Monday evening establishes a 10 percent duty on imports of softwood timber and lumber. Additionally, a 25 percent tariff will be applied to imports of kitchen cabinets and vanities, including both parts and completed models, as well as other upholstered wooden products. These tariffs are set to take effect on October 14. The tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities is scheduled to increase to 50 percent on January 1, 2024, while the levy on other upholstered wooden products will rise to 30 percent in the new year, unless a trade agreement is reached with the U.S. The White House clarified that these products are not included in the previous tariffs announced by Trump on April 2, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs. However, the new tariffs will be added to existing duties on imported wood products. The decision follows a report from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who indicated that wood products were being imported into the U.S. "in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States." The proclamation also sets a deadline of October 1, 2026, for Lutnick to provide an update on wood product imports, allowing Trump to assess whether further duties on hardwood timber or lumber are necessary. The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council has criticized the new tariffs, calling them "misguided and unnecessary." Council President Kurt Niquidet stated, "These tariffs will not improve U.S. national security — they will only drive up lumber costs, making housing even less affordable for American families and undermining the integrated trade relationship that benefits both our countries." The U.S. has long accused Canada’s softwood lumber sector of violating anti-dumping rules by flooding the market with cheaper, subsidized products. Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to nearly triple duties on Canadian softwood lumber to just over 20 percent. With the new tariffs, Canadian softwood lumber entering the U.S. will face total import taxes exceeding 45 percent, as Canadian producers are already subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties of just over 35 percent. The council warned that these tariffs will create unnecessary strain on the North American market, threaten jobs on both sides of the border, and complicate efforts to address the housing supply crisis in the United States. RBC analyst Matthew McKellar noted that the new tariffs would add pressure to Canadian lumber producers in an already weak market. He stated, "Tariffs will potentially accelerate curtailments of Canadian supply that we think are likely necessary even under a status quo scenario." Earlier this month, Canada decided to drop two legal challenges against U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber. Global Affairs Canada indicated that this decision was made in close consultation with Canadian industry, provinces, and key partners, aiming to maximize long-term interests and prospects for a negotiated resolution with the United States. Despite dropping these appeals, Canada continues to pursue six other legal challenges regarding U.S. anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber. Prime Minister Mark Carney has also promised an aid package for the lumber industry, which includes $700 million in loan guarantees and $500 million for long-term support to help companies diversify their export markets and develop their products.