by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
SCOTUS Ruling Tees Up Busy Summer For Trade Ashley A. Amidon, CAEChief Executive OfficerInternational Wood Products Association By now you’ve seen that the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. While this was something of... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News, Newswires
Newswires Bingaman & Sons Lumber Upgrades Their Lumber Processing Line Bingaman & Son Lumber recently completed their new lumber processing line following the installations of a new Piche Inc. bin sorter, a Comact AI grading system and a Samuel Son & Co.... by ssbhayani | Feb 6, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Lake States Business Trends Wintertime Woes Coupled With Springtime Expectations Hardwood markets across the Lake States remain steady but restrained, with suppliers describing seasonal softness, cautious customer behavior and repeat business. While activity has not... by ssbhayani | Feb 6, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Northeast Business Trends A New Year With Old Challenges Northeastern hardwood lumber representatives reported that tariffs, high inventory, low demand and labor struggles are causing challenges. Despite difficulties, they hope for improvement. The market, according... by ssbhayani | Feb 6, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends North America, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Southeast Business Trends Will Hopes Or Fears For 2026 Be Fulfilled? Lumber sources share concerns about the younger generation’s lack of interest in the lumber industry and state their lack of knowledge can’t supplant the generation aging out of the workforce.... by ssbhayani | Feb 6, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Import/Export Wood Purchasing News, Industry News
Full Steam Ahead Into The New Year After an unpredictable 2025 wrought with trade wars, shifting tariffs, inflation, bankruptcy, losing employees and shaky supply chains, shipping, freight and trucking companies did their utmost to navigate troubled waters. Sources...