JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lumber Producer Remabec Cuts 1,000 Jobs in Quebec, Citing Tariffs.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dion, Mathieu 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the temporary layoffs of most workers at Groupe Rémabec, one of Canada's largest lumber producers, due to rising U.S. duties and declining demand in the lumber industry. The company's manufacturing division, Arbec Forest Products Inc., is shutting down indefinitely, resulting in over 1,000 job cuts, with the potential for this number to reach 1,400. The U.S. is set to increase duties on Canadian softwood lumber from 14.4% to 34%, significantly impacting the competitiveness of Canadian producers. Additionally, the article highlights ongoing frustrations within the Quebec forestry industry regarding regulatory instability and the challenges posed by U.S. tariffs. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Forestry
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185742347
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