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The Evergreen State also produces the second-largest percentage of softwood lumber in the nation, a key component for climate-friendly buildings and furniture.

"For years, the United States has imposed unfair, unjust and illegal duties on Canadian softwood lumber, hurting Canadian industry and increasing housing costs in both countries," Trade Minister Mary Ng said in the statement.

Commerce Department ruled earlier in the day that most Canadian softwood lumber would be subject to a 7.99% tax.

Canada has the world's third-largest forest area and is the second-largest softwood lumber producer, according to Canadian government estimates, making it a key supplier of a critical housing material.

Carved from soapstone, they copy the crude softwood miniatures that kids build from dollhouse kits.