West Fraser Timber Company has announced plans to permanently close its lumber mills in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, and Augusta, Georgia, by the end of 2025. The decision comes as the company faces declining demand for softwood lumber and increased tariffs imposed by the U.S., which have reached as high as 45 percent. Approximately 165 employees at the 100 Mile House mill will be laid off due to the inability to secure a sufficient volume of economically viable timber. The closure will reduce West Fraser's production capacity by 160 million board feet. The Augusta mill is also closing due to challenging market conditions and a lack of viable residual outlets, which have affected its long-term sustainability. This closure will result in around 130 job losses and further decrease West Fraser's capacity by 140 million board feet. Additionally, West Fraser's mills in Huttig, Arkansas, and Lake Butler, Florida, which were temporarily shut down in 2024, will now be permanently closed. The company plans to dismantle these facilities and sell the sites. West Fraser operates over 50 facilities across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe, producing a range of products including lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, and wood chips. The closures reflect ongoing challenges in the lumber industry, exacerbated by tariffs and reduced demand.