Softwood lumber tariff to have ‘minimum impact’ on J.D. Irving operations, while other N.B. mills hit hard

J.D. Irving says a three per cent duty placed on its softwood lumber exports to the U.S. is expected to have a minimum impact on the company. Other mills facing a 20 per cent tariff are expected to face more serious hardships. As Global’s Andrew Cromwell reports, Premier Brian Gallant says U.S. President Donald Trump’s “protectionist approach” is the greatest hardship to the New Brunswick economy.

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