Tariffs on Raw Log Exports a Bad Idea
This guy is spot on on the NDP leader’s idea of imposing tariffs on raw timber exports. The Chinese, major buyers of Canadian product, are already paying much higher prices for BC lumber than what Canadian mills will pay. You simply cannot force a big trading partner to pay unreasonable tariffs on top of high prices just because you want to generate jobs in Canada. It’s protectionist and the Chinese can always import more from other sources like the Russians. http://www.vancouversun.com/business/exports+have+Canadians+loggerheads/6892476/story.html