Quebec Premier Raises Concerns Over Trump's Proposed Tar Policies on Forest Industry

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Quebec's premier, François Legault, expresses worries about the potential impact of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies on the province's forest industry, particularly regarding high interest rates and existing duties on softwood lumber. The sector, which supports over 50,000 jobs, is under pressure. This concern is echoed by British Columbia Premier David Eby, who warns of devastating effects on his province's forestry and lumber industries.

MONTREAL — Quebec's premier is raising concerns about the potential impact of the tariff proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the province's forest industry.

His comments echo those of British Columbia Premier David Eby, who told media last week that Trump's plan to impose a tariff of 25 per cent on Canadian goods would be"devastating" for his province's forest and lumber industry.

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