by ssbhayani | Jun 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Ontario Business Trends June 2025 – Amid Tariff Conflicts, Some Seek Alternative Markets Away From U.S. March and April were eventful months dominated by the federal election on April 28, an unpredictable race between the Liberal and Conservative parties, at the time... by ssbhayani | Jun 2, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Quebec Business Trends June 2025 – Economists Anticipate “Pervasive Uncertainty” To Prove Challenging The ongoing tariff war between the U.S. and Canada, and the U.S. and with other countries, have affected sales of most hardwood species of grades and thicknesses.... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Confusion, Concern And ICE Raids Freeze Spring Expectations In the Northeast, positive outlooks have been few and far between despite some booms in the Pine business, especially as complaints about labor mix with rising tensions about recent ICE raids on mills. A... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Sales Pick-Up, Remain Steady, Throughout Spring Months In Midwest Region Across the Midwest region, sources agreed that their sales have been steady. One source noted that while his sales are currently doing well, his company did have a rough first quarter. Another... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
West Coast Talks About Tariffs, Recession Potential And Buyer Hesitation At the time of this writing, the new U.S. administration just rescinded a 25 percent tariff that would have made shipments of Canadian lumber to the U.S. 39.5 percent more expensive. While it is... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
A Southeastern Spring Rife With Warmer Weather Market Wishes Mixed reviews on labor situations and tariff confusion bloom in the spring season, which is still full of hope despite a lack of the usual uptick based on a history of softwood market behavior. When asked...