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[–] MakingWork 10 points 2 weeks ago (15 children)

I don't understand how this works.

So America imports wood from Canada. Does Canada have to pay the 34% tariff on the wood Canada exports to America?

Wouldn't this stop Canada from exporting its wood to the States because it's now more expensive? America needs the lumber for building.

America would have to start harvesting its own wood or pay more for Canadian wood?

Wouldn't the tariff hurt America more than it hurts Canada?

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

So America imports wood from Canada. Does Canada have to pay the 34% tariff on the wood Canada exports to America?

Americans pay the tariff when importing the wood.

Wouldn't this stop Canada from exporting its wood to the States because it's now more expensive? America needs the lumber for building.

It will be more expensive for Americans.

America would have to start harvesting its own wood or pay more for Canadian wood?

They do harvest their own wood. The problem is that our wood is better for building homes with, because our wood has tighter growth rings (due to shorter growing seasons). That means the wood is structurally stronger and less likely to warp or twist.

Wouldn't the tariff hurt America more than it hurts Canada?

Yup, but Trump is an idjit, so ...

[–] MakingWork 7 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks for explaining. Crazy.

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