The Canadian Wool Council is meeting in Calgary Wednesday at a critical time for the industry, as producers face American tariffs on wool products. “It has made it much more difficult, particularly in Alberta, which is the producer of most of Canada’s fine wool,” said Matthew Rowe, chairman of the Canadian Wool Council. “A lot of that traditionally went to United States for either processing or further sale, and now that market has been cut off to them.” Rowe said they’re now looking to European markets where wool is being used in products such as upholstery, rugs and carpets. Earlier Wednesday, the federal government announced up to $160,000 over two years to help strengthen the competitiveness of Canadian wool both domestically and internationally. Rowe said the announcement will go a long way to strengthen the market for producers and consumers.
