美国对加拿大的木材和家具征收新的关税,使住房和贸易稳定面临风险。
U.S. imposes new tariffs on Canadian lumber and furniture, risking housing and trade stability.
美国对加拿大木材和家具征收新的关税,包括对软木木材征收10%的关税,对厨房柜子征收25%的关税,加重了现有的35%的关税,造成了前所未有的贸易壁垒。
The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on Canadian lumber and furniture, including 10% on softwood lumber and 25% on kitchen cabinets, compounding an existing 35% duty, creating unprecedented trade barriers.
专家警告这一举动会压低加拿大木材价格, 减少住房开工, 增加经济不确定性。
Experts warn the move will depress Canadian lumber prices, reduce housing starts, and increase economic uncertainty.
工业集团说,关税损害负担能力,扰乱北美贸易,生产商已经削减产出,担心永久关闭。
Industry groups say the tariffs harm affordability and disrupt North American trade, with producers already cutting output and fearing permanent closures.
加拿大承诺提供12亿加元的援助, 但分析家说这还不够。
Canada pledged C$1.2 billion in aid, but analysts say it's insufficient.
美国可能在1月1日前进一步提高关税,没有达成协议,促使在亚太经合组织首脑会议之前紧急进行谈判。
The U.S. may raise tariffs further by January 1 without a deal, prompting urgent negotiations ahead of the APEC summit.