Our Statement on the October 14 Tariffs on Softwood Lumber and Select Furniture

This U.S.’s continued antagonistic approach betrays the spirit of partnership that has made our continental economy strong. Instead of fostering collaboration and prosperity, these punitive 10% tariffs on already heavily tariffed lumber and 25% tariffs on kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture will drive up costs for American businesses and consumers while hurting Canadian exporters who’ve played by the rules and invested heavily in the U.S. market. 

As businesses on both sides of the border run out of strategies to circumvent tariff exposure, they are looking for certainty through CUSMA, hoping to see a renewed commitment to stable trade. 

• Candace Laing, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce 

About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 business of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — working to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success, and impact on business and economic performance.   

Media Contact

Rewa Mourad
Strategic Communications & Content Specialist
613.238.4000 (2211)  rmourad@chamber.ca

View our previous statement.