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Brazilian wood products sector remains operational despite tariff-driven market disruption

Brazil’s wood products sector remained operational in 2025 despite a sharp deterioration…

Market expert: “In practice, the tariffs affect the US itself”

US President Donald Trump briefly escalated trade tensions in mid-January by threatening…

White House postpones higher tariffs on timber-derived products

President Donald Trump has delayed planned tariff increases on selected wood-related products…

Canada’s softwood lumber exports to U.S. fall 22% in September as demand weakens

Canada’s softwood lumber exports to the United States declined sharply in September,…

Tariffs to be introduced on EU hardwood lumber exports to the US

The European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) said a 15% tariff…

US sawmills warn of accelerating closures as tariffs and weak demand squeeze hardwood sector

US hardwood sawmills are reporting a steady rise in permanent closures as…

Home Depot, Lowe’s rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy as tariffs raise building costs

North American Builder’s Supply, a regional building-materials supplier based in Yorkville, Illinois,…

Lumber industry responds to announcement of new federal supports

Lumber industry responds to announcement of new federal supportsAndrew Snook Representatives for…

US hardwood sector pushes for federal support as tariff pressure mounts

Nearly 40 hardwood businesses in Tennessee have joined more than 400 operators…

Canada’s lumber industry at a crossroads: Shrinking capacity and challenging market diversification, new outlook report finds

Canada’s lumber industry at a crossroads: Shrinking capacity and challenging market diversification,…