Shutdown of West Virginia Hardwood Producer and Impact of Trade Commission's Decision on Tariffs
A West Virginia hardwood producer, Allegheny Wood Products, shut down, erasing hundreds of jobs. State officials are assisting affected workers in finding new jobs. In a separate incident, the International Trade Commission's move against tariffs on foreign tin imports may close down a mill and affect nearly 1,000 jobs.
Key Points
- Allegheny Wood Products, a hardwood producer in West Virginia, shut down, affecting approximately 850 workers and contractors.
- State officials are working to help find new jobs for those impacted by the shutdown.
- The International Trade Commission's move against tariffs on foreign tin imports may lead to the closure of a mill and affect nearly 1,000 jobs.
- Steelworkers' union president expresses frustration over the potential impact on the food industry and national security.