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Quebec Business Trends October 2026 – Quebec Braces For More Tariff Turmoil As Important Lumber Species Reported As Sluggish
Quebec Business Trends October 2026 – Quebec Braces For More Tariff Turmoil As Important Lumber Species Reported As Sluggish (Editor’s Note: At press time, Canada responded to President Trump’s Aug. 22 imposition of 50 percent new tariffs by announcing retaliatory tariffs, also up to 50 percent on many U.S. products. These tariffs appear to target […]
Ontario Business Trends October 2026 – Ontario Faces Headwinds, Yet Some Lumber Species Stay Steady
Ontario Business Trends October 2026 – Ontario Faces Headwinds, Yet Some Lumber Species Stay Steady The summer period persisted with its many challenges, weather-wise with some excess rain in certain areas, high temperatures which did nothing to help the forest fires that raged across the country. The announcement in mid-July that the Canada-U.S.-Mexico (CUSMA) agreement […]
West Coast Business Trends October 2026 – West Coast Sources Adopt Wait-And-See Attitude
West Coast Business Trends October 2026 – West Coast Sources Adopt Wait-And-See Attitude Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast reported generally slower market conditions recently, with economic uncertainty, higher interest rates, tariffs and sharply increased transportation costs weighing on activity. Still, contacts noted pockets of demand and expressed varying degrees of optimism heading into the […]
Southeast Business Trends October 2026 – Market Receives Mixed Reviews In The Southeast
Southeast Business Trends October 2026 – Market Receives Mixed Reviews In The Southeast The Southeastern hardwood lumber market is receiving mixed reviews from sources across the region. While some are seeing a decrease in demand, others report that the market is steady and lumber products are moving but prices are down. The exporting side of […]
Northeast Business Trends October 2026 – Northeasterners Navigate ‘Mixed-Bag’ Market
Northeast Business Trends October 2026 – Northeasterners Navigate ‘Mixed-Bag’ Market The hardwood lumber market in the Northeast is a mixed bag, according to several sources who are each experiencing varying fluctuations in movement. Some sources are seeing steady movement while others say the market is flat or borderline slow. Another contact is remaining positive despite […]
Lake States Business Trends October 2026 – Lake States Sources Remain Hopeful For Uptick In Fall
Lake States Business Trends October 2026 – Lake States Sources Remain Hopeful For Uptick In Fall Hardwood suppliers throughout the Lake States region reported mixed market conditions recently, with activity ranging from steady to “lukewarm.” While certain species continue to perform well, contacts said seasonal slowing, higher fuel costs and uncertainty in some end-use markets […]
Northeast Business Trends
Northeast Business Trends Softwood Activity Mixed In The Northeast By Michelle KellerContributing Writer Softwood activity across the Northeast is showing improvements in some facets of the market. Some sources report being busier while one described the second and third home market as strong, although the blue-collar market is flat. There are some challenges, however, shaping […]
Inland West Business Trends
Inland West Business Trends Inland West Markets Characterized As Steady, Not Spectacular Terry Miller President Inland West softwood suppliers are reporting a relatively steady market, with demand varying by product and customers continuing to purchase cautiously. Sources indicated that while business is not exceptionally strong, movement continues across the region as they navigate seasonal conditions, […]
Midwest Business Trends
Midwest Business Trends An Active Midwest Market Despite Uncertainty Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers serving the Midwest and surrounding markets are reporting steady to slightly improved business conditions, although cautious purchasing, transportation costs and uncertainty surrounding construction activity continue to influence the market. A source serving the Missouri-Kansas market said current softwood activity […]
West Coast Business Trends
West Coast Business Trends West Coast Focuses On Navigating A Chaotic Path Forward By Zach Miller At the time of this writing the West Coast is in the midst of one of the worst fire seasons in recent memory. Commodity lumber prices are improving at a lethargic pace even with continued mill curtailments and closures. […]