B.C. lumber mill closing down amid U.S. tariff pressure
Posted November 7, 2025 7:36 am.
A major employer in central B.C. is shutting down, citing the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
West Fraser Timber Co. says the lumber mill in 100 Mile House is no longer economically viable, and will close by the end of 2025 “following an orderly wind-down.”
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“The 100 Mile House lumber mill is no longer able to reliably access an adequate volume of economically viable timber. Challenging softwood lumber demand, higher duties and additional tariffs have compounded this situation,” said a company statement Thursday.
The Vancouver-based company says the mill closure will affect 165 employees at the site — approximately 8.6 per cent of 100 Mile House’s population, according to 2021 census data.
“West Fraser expects to mitigate the impact on affected employees by providing work opportunities at other company operations, where available.”
The company says it will also close its American mill in Augusta, Ga.
