Prime Minister Mark Carney announced assistance for Canadian softwood lumber producers impacted by the Trump tariffs.
Host of RealAg Radio, Shaun Haney spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about practical measures to take, Canada’s tariff leverage, and relief for the steel sector.
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