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B.C. lumber producers record modest improvements in Q4 2024

B.C. lumber producers experienced a bit of a lift in the fourth…

Trump set to impose 25% tariffs on lumber from worldwide exporters in the coming weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing…

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

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

US lumber futures reach 3-month high

US lumber futures traded above $610 per thousand board feet in February,…

Russian timber giant ULK hit by tax freeze, sells assets

Russia’s Federal Tax Service has frozen the bank accounts of one of…

Sanctions squeeze Russian timber industry, wiping out billions in exports

The Russian lumber industry is reportedly unravelling under the impact of sanctions…

Contrasting perspectives on US lumber tariffs

The debate over U.S. tariffs on imported softwood lumber continues to divide…

West Fraser sees positive lumber trends, but tariffs add uncertainty

West Fraser Timber said key trends that have been positive drivers of…

Unrealistic to expect US self-sufficiency in sawn timber, says Swedish market analyst

On February 11, 2025, the United States paused its plans to impose…

US lumber eases after tariff delay

US lumber futures traded at $570 per thousand board feet, retreating from…