Forestry on the Front Lines of the Trade War

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Canada and the United States are now in a trade war — and forestry could be one of the Saskatchewan industries with a lot on the line after years of already dealing with U.S. duties and disputes over Canadian lumber. Forest Saskatchewan CEO Carl Neggers joins Evan to talk about what the escalating trade fight means for Saskatchewan producers, how vulnerable the industry is to further tariffs and what Canada can do next.
24 Aug 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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