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The US imports about a third of its softwood lumber from Canada each year, and that key building material could be hit by Trump's tariffs.

Duties on lumber from Canada had already risen to 14.4% this summer after the expiration of a U.S.-Canada agreement on softwood lumber.

The Evergreen State also produces the second-largest percentage of softwood lumber in the nation, a key component for climate-friendly buildings and furniture.

"For years, the United States has imposed unfair, unjust and illegal duties on Canadian softwood lumber, hurting Canadian industry and increasing housing costs in both countries," Trade Minister Mary Ng said in the statement.

Commerce Department ruled earlier in the day that most Canadian softwood lumber would be subject to a 7.99% tax.