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Canadian sawmill halts activity due to increased U.S. duties and regulatory uncertainty

Scierie St-Michel, a major sawmill operation in the Lanaudière region of Quebec,…

Mercer international’s lumber production dips 6% in second quarter 2025

Mercer International Inc. has reported its second quarter 2025 Operating EBITDA of…

Lumber prices hit a three-year high amid tariff surge and tight supply

Lumber futures surged to their highest level since 2022, driven by a…

West Fraser lowers 2025 lumber shipment targets following softer N. American demand

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd reported second-quarter sales of $1.532 billion and…

Lumber sales pause on dual national holidays

Lumber sales pause on dual national holidaysAndrew Snook A dual national holiday-shortened…

Swedish sawmills face weak construction market and fluctuating US exports

The construction market is losing momentum, which means ongoing challenges for Swedish…

Sumitomo Forestry launches 500 thousand m3 sawmill in Louisiana

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100%…

Lumber prices ease from recent highs

Lumber futures eased toward $610 per thousand board feet, retreating from three-month…

Can the U.S. become self-reliant in lumber supply?

Lumber cost uncertainty has risen from the start of the year, driven…

Vida Ab cuts log prices in southern Sweden for first time in a decade

Swedish sawmill giant Vida Ab has announced reductions in log prices in…