A Quebec maker of wood veneers says his business is suffering because of Canadian tariffs on his source materials, even though corresponding U.S. tariffs on his exports have not materialized. Louis Lafleur, president of Les Boisés Lafleur in Victoriaville, told CBC News that he has been paying a 25 percent on duty on all the wood he uses in manufacturing since March 4.
In contrast, Lafleur exports three-quarters of his output to the U.S., where it is not subject to tariffs. “My clients are saying, now you’re complaining because your government [adds] a tariff?” he said. “We look a little stupid.”
