by Web Editor | Aug 21, 2017 | News
U.S. Houses Are Using More Russian Lumber, Thanks To Canada Dispute Russia has emerged as one of the winners from the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S over lumber. The U.S. is importing more softwood lumber from overseas after it slapped tariffs on Canadian...
by Web Editor | Jul 19, 2017 | News
The U.S. Lumber Coalition recently commented on the Trump Administration’s objectives for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including the recommendation to preserve the ability of the United States to rigorously enforce its...
by Web Editor | May 3, 2017 | News
Canfor Corp., one of the world’s largest forestry companies, sees potential acquisition opportunities in the U.S. South as smaller companies struggle in the wake of carnage left by new softwood lumber duties. “We’ve got an appetite for [mergers and acquisitions],”...
by Web Editor | Oct 26, 2016 | News
With the expiry of the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement, the outcome of what is next features two main potential options. The impact of probable duties on Canadian lumber exports to the U.S. is one option and this will be a game-changer for different producing...
by Web Editor | Oct 5, 2016 | News
Canadian softwood lumber executives will meet this week with America’s trade ambassador as they brace for the prospect of U.S. tariffs that they say could result in mill closures and layoffs. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will speak with the Canadian...