Ravi Parmar
Ravi Parmar is the British Columbia forests minister who has been vocal about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. During a trade mission in California, he highlighted the potential increase of tariffs up to 55%, contrasting it with the current 14% duty. Parmar advocates for understanding the detrimental effects of such tariffs on building costs, especially in the wake of significant housing loss due to wildfires.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 59,198 | $1,700,000 | 2,648$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 59,198 | $1,700,000 | 2,648$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar discussed the need for Canada to diversify its lumber markets.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, urged caution in the backcountry as exhausted firefighting crews prepare for another hot, dry weekend ahead.
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Canada:
British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario.
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Canada:
B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar has warned that new U.S. tariffs would be stacked on top of existing softwood duties.
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Canada:
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar is tasked with working towards ensuring a sustainable land base for timber harvesting.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who mentioned the potential increase in U.S. duties and tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar, the 30-year-old B.C. Forests Minister, discussed the impact of tariffs on softwood lumber during a news conference.
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Canada:
B.C. minister Ravi Parmar discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
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Canada:
Ravi Parmar, British Columbia’s forests minister, discusses potential tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States.
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