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Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
Canada
June 4, 2026
"Ottawa provides $400-million in additional funding to help the forestry industry diversify markets. The funding includes $300-million for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and $100-million for the Regional Development Fund. Canadian producers have paid over US$8-billion in U.S. duties since 2017."
Author: Benjamin Cashore
This book provides a deep dive into the long-standing Canada-US softwood lumber trade dispute, which is the primary driver behind the tariffs mentioned in the news. It explains the structural economic and political tensions that have defined this sector for decades.