U.S. imports $360m birch plywood, raising Russian wood concerns

The United States imported nearly $360 million worth of birch plywood from…

Global shipping giants announce April rate hikes

Recently, global shipping giant Maersk issued a notice stating that, in order…

EU targets U.S. wood products with retaliatory tariffs in €26 billion trade dispute

The European Commission has announced a sweeping package of retaliatory tariffs on…

EU tropical wood imports at historic low in 2024

In 2024, the EU27 imported 1.46 million tonnes of tropical wood and…

China suspends imports of US logs

Chinese customs authorities on Tuesday announced the suspension of US log imports and…

Donald Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff…

Lumber market faces chaos as US tariffs on imports could spike costs

Donald Trump’s plan to impose sweeping tariffs on softwood lumber imports in…

Lumber market faces chaos as US tariffs on imports could spike costs

Donald Trump’s plan to impose sweeping tariffs on softwood lumber imports in…

Japan projects decline in log imports, mixed trends for lumber in 2025

The Japan Lumber Importers Association has released its projections for imported wood…

High deliveries for Swedish sawmills despite recession and reduced construction

Despite the recession and reduced construction in the domestic market, Swedish sawmills…