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flag Canada's lumber export reliance gives it leverage in CUSMA talks despite U.S. tariffs.

flag Canada holds a strategic trade advantage in the upcoming CUSMA review due to the U.S. reliance on Canadian softwood lumber, which supplies about 25% of American demand, with nearly 90% of Canadian exports going to the U.S. flag Despite U.S. tariffs reaching 45% over trade disputes, the U.S. lacks the domestic milling and processing capacity to replace Canadian supply. flag The Canadian lumber sector faces financial strain and mill closures, but companies like Canfor, Doman, and Stella Jones show resilience and growth potential. flag Canada has responded with a $1.2 billion aid package and a $9 million green construction program to support innovation and stability, strengthening its negotiating position in the CUSMA review.

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