Ravi Parmar

Ravi Parmar

politician Canada

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
77,233
Power
3,455$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 4 5.00 0.17% +20% 38,005,238 77,233 $1,700,000 3,455$
Totals 4 38,005,238 77,233 $1,700,000 3,455$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Ravi Parmar is the Forests Minister who mentioned the potential increase in U.S. duties and tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. 5

The Globe and Mail: B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with ‘carbon tax’ on coal shipments

Canada Canada: Ravi Parmar, the 30-year-old B.C. Forests Minister, discussed the impact of tariffs on softwood lumber during a news conference. 5

The Globe and Mail: Canadian lumber producers brace for surge in U.S. anti-dumping duty rates

Canada Canada: Ravi Parmar, British Columbia’s forests minister, discusses potential tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States. 5

The Globe and Mail: U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%, says B.C. minister