A local forestry company is cutting production as the United States prepares to charge additional duties on softwood lumber exports.
“Half of our operation is shut down right now and we’ve got about eight guys laid off,” said Jay Nelson, who is in charge of purchasing and personnel at Galloway Lumber Company. “It’s an incredible hit to a company our size.”
Galloway,
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