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Major breakthrough in China-US tariffs, but US logs remain banned

On May 12, China and the United States announced a “Joint Statement…

NZ’s timber industry braces for tough times as China’s construction slump continues

The construction slump in China is sending shockwaves through New Zealand’s timber…

Chinese plywood: EU imposes provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4%

The European Commission announced on 12 May 2025 the introduction of provisional…

90-day suspension of U.S.-China wood tariffs

The United States and China have agreed to suspend mutual 24% tariffs…

Loss of China market hits part of U.S. wood industry with shutdown risk

As a key pillar of the state’s economy, Missouri’s forest products industry…

China takes the lead over Germany in exports of woodworking machinery

In 2024, Italy exported €1.55bn worth of goods, down 8% from €1.69bn…

China’s log and lumber imports rise month-on-month in March, but remain below 2024 levels

According to China Customs data, the country imported 5.45 million cubic meters…

China slaps a 34% tax on all US imports, including wood products

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has imposed a sweeping…

Optimism returns to China’s timber market as production indices show signs of recovery

To boost domestic demand and promote high-standard production, China has adjusted import…

Pricing for logs in China is still weak with poor market sentiment

China softwood log inventory has reduced to just over 3.7 m m3 and log…