B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to protect forestry workers as new tariffs imposed by the U.S. president threaten to topple an already struggling industry.

On Tuesday, the U.S. slapped a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian lumber — on top of a 35 per cent duty already in place.

The U.S. also put a 25 per cent tariff on some Canadian wood products, like furniture.

The news is devastating for communities like Grand Forks, B.C., where local mill operations are already precarious.

Trump imposes 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on cabinets and furniture in another blow to Canadian producers

In early September , Interfor announced curtailments across all of its North American operations, including in Grand Forks. But last week, the community learned the mill would b

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