Canada to challenge US lumber duties
Canada’s government said it will challenge US duties on softwood lumber, saying the tariffs have caused “unjustified harm” to [...]
August 8, 2022
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U.S. cuts softwood tariffs in half for Canadian lumber as trade dispute continues
The US Commerce Department is cutting tariffs against most Canadian softwood lumber producers by half, but the long-running trade [...]
August 5, 2022
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Canada sees potential for ‘movement’ on U.S. lumber dispute
Canada sees the potential for some movement toward settling a longstanding dispute with the United States over softwood lumber tariffs [...]
July 11, 2022
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Tolko to invest US$150 million in US sawmill
The Board of Directors of Southeastern Timber Products LLC, an STP-Tolko Partnership (STP) announces a $150 million capital investment [...]
July 11, 2022
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U.S. open to new lumber talks with Canada
The United States is open to fresh negotiations with Canada to resolve a longstanding dispute over U.S. tariffs on [...]
June 27, 2022
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The current state of the Canadian lumber market
Lumber prices have recently experienced a volatile 2021 amid supply chain challenges and booming downstream markets.   [...]
May 19, 2022
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Interfor takes minority interest in GreenFirst Forest Products, continuing expansion in eastern Canada
B.C. lumber giant Interfor Corp laid the groundwork for additional expansion in Eastern Canada this week by buying a [...]
May 4, 2022
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North American lumber demand expected to remain high even if a recession occurs
With Russia’s war in Ukraine, runaway inflation and rising interest rates, analysts and economists speaking at a Council of [...]
May 2, 2022
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Canfor to reduce operating schedules for Western Canadian sawmills
Canfor Corporation will implement reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills effective April 4, 2022 due to the cumulative [...]
March 31, 2022
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US homebuilders urge the Biden administration to end lumber tariffs
Jerry Konter, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) urged the Biden administration to increase domestic production of [...]
March 15, 2022
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