North America Lumber Demand Briefly Shifts to US South

The long-awaited announcement about tariffs on Canadian lumber entering the US was made; the solid wood manufacturing industry across North America collectively breathed a sigh of relief to find there would not be such. This uncertainty had brought many delays across...

Logistical Constraints Slow Lumber Deliveries

March waned with the usual seasonal increase in lumber buying and indeed construction activity. As well, transportation issues loomed at the normal time of year. Lumber industry players reported shortages of trucks and long delays at hubs and at border crossings....

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 4, 2025: US$567 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbm.This is flat from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -2%, or -$10, from one month ago...

Business Landscape Across North America Causes Lumber Industry Confusion

Strategic responses to the changing business landscape across North America varied widely as lumber industry players still had no clarity on the trade situation. Uncertainty throughout the solid wood manufacturing and supply chain stymied decision makers trying to...

Madison’s at Fordaq Webinar April 16, 2025

Happy to share that I’ll be speaking at TIMBER TRADE UNDER PRESSURE: NAVIGATING NEW US TARIFFS ! Make sure to attend it on April 16: https://www.linkedin.com/events/timbertradeunderpressure-naviga7310353689578270721 Fordaq Webinar: TIMBER TRADE UNDER PRESSURE:...