U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could add further pressure on Canadian producers of softwood lumber and furniture.

A presidential proclamation on Monday evening set out a 10 per cent duty on imports of softwood timber and lumber, along with a 25 per cent levy on imports of kitchen cabinets and vanities — both parts and completed models — and other upholstered wooden products.

The tariffs are scheduled to take effect Oct. 14.

The rate applied to kitchen cabinets and vanities is set to jump to 50 per cent on Jan. 1, with the levy on other upholstered wooden products rising to 30 per cent in the new year, unless countries reach a deal with the U.S.

The White House said products affected by the proclamation are not subject to Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tarif

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