New U.S. National Security Tariffs Affecting Canadian Wood Products
- Rohan
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
On September 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed new tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative wood products from most countries, including Canada. The President imposed these duties under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862), citing the Commerce Secretary's finding that wood product imports threaten to impair U.S. national security.
The new tariffs take effect on October 14, 2025.
Key Canadian exports will face the following duties:
A 10 percent tariff on softwood timber and lumber.
A 25 percent tariff on upholstered wooden furniture, including couches and chairs.
A 25 percent tariff on completed kitchen cabinets, vanities, and their parts.
These tariffs are scheduled to increase on January 1, 2026, to 30 percent for furniture and 50 percent for cabinets and vanities.
While the proclamation provides different treatment for the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan, it does not exempt Canada from these tariffs. Canadian wood product exporters must prepare for these new costs, which may apply in addition to any other duties. The proclamation also establishes a process for the U.S. to add more wood products to the tariff list in the future.
