US Tariffs Shut Quebec Paper Mill, Hundreds Jobless
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec, is closed indefinitely after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products. Hundreds of people have lost their jobs, and residents are fighting to save the town.
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Context: Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, and US tariffs on Canadian products have hit industries like forestry and paper that rely heavily on exports. When a single mill anchors a small town, its closure can affect nearly every local family.
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