Canada’s Cabinet Industry Under Fire | Calgary News

Canadian cabinet makers are fighting a losing battle against flood of cheap Southeast Asian imports, forcing layoffs and near-collapse—until the government slams a 25% surtax on targeted imports to give local businesses breathing room while trade tribunals investigate. While industry groups applaud the move as a necessary first step, they warn it’s too little, too late—and leaves key products like flooring untouched. The crisis deepened after U.S. tariffs redirected Chinese goods to Canada, turning it into an easy target. Though welcomed, the tariffs can’t undo the damage already done—especially as U.S. tariffs on Canadian cabinets loom larger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24f4f0a08eac48c9