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U.S. lawmakers propose tariff exemption for lumber and construction inputs

U.S. Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would exempt lumber and several…

Lumber falls to six-week low as weak housing demand weighs on prices

Lumber futures fell toward $550 per thousand board feet, reaching a six-week…

US targets Chinese hardwood plywood with steep preliminary duties starting this March

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed a preliminary antidumping duty of…

Where are lumber prices heading into the 2026 construction season?

Lumber futures are approaching the 2026 spring building season near the midpoint…

Drax to phase out Canadian wood pellets and switch to US-only supply by 2027

The Drax Power Station plans to stop burning Canadian wood pellets within…

Temporary U.S. surcharge restores planning horizon for Brazilian wood producers

Brazilian timber and plywood exporters are now operating under a clearer U.S.…

Section 122 creates uneven impact across wood product categories

On February 20, President Donald Trump announced a temporary 10% import surcharge…

US softwood imports fall to 20-year lows as tariffs tighten grip

US softwood lumber imports fell again in 2025, dropping to levels not…

U.S. Supreme Court ruling opens gate for B.C. court fight over lumber tariffs

The recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to…

March talks could reshape Brazilian wood trade with the U.S. as exporters diversify

March 2026 could mark a decisive moment for Brazilian wood exporters as…