U.S. industry says Canada’s lumber support fuels subsidy dispute
The U.S. lumber sector has sharply criticized Canada’s recently announced C$1.2 billion ($870 million) support package [...]
August 13, 2025
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Nordic forest industry faces a bleak outlook
Finland’s forest industry is facing a severe crisis as industrial giants shut down cardboard and paper mills amid soaring [...]
August 12, 2025
Most Brazilian wood products not exempt from new U.S. tariff
The Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber Industry (Abimci) has issued a statement regarding the Executive Order announced by the [...]
August 12, 2025
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Latest U.S. move pushes duties on Canadian softwood lumber over 35%
The United States has more than doubled countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports, intensifying a decades-long trade dispute [...]
August 12, 2025
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Rayonier earnings rise; higher Canadian lumber duties seen supporting U.S. timber prices
Rayonier Inc. reported a sharp increase in second-quarter adjusted EBITDA, despite lower revenues in its timber segments, and said [...]
August 12, 2025
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Latvia’s softwood lumber exports rise 22% in H1 2025, led by strong demand in the UK and EU
Latvia's softwood lumber exports experienced substantial growth in the first half of 2025, driven by strong demand in key [...]
August 9, 2025
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Homag sees no signs of market recovery despite stronger earnings in H1 2025
Homag Group reported improved earnings for the first half of 2025, driven by cost reductions and a stable service business [...]
August 9, 2025
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Interfor returns to profit in Q2 2025 as lumber shipments exceed production by 5%
Interfor Corporation reported a return to profitability in the second quarter of 2025, posting net earnings of $11.1 million [...]
August 9, 2025
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Metsä Group’s cost-cutting plan expected to pressure entire forest supply chain in Finland
Metsä Group’s newly announced cost-savings programme, aimed at improving profitability after a weak first half of the year [...]
August 9, 2025
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European sanctions put Russian plywood exporter in jeopardy
United Panel Group, once a leading Russian plywood exporter to Europe, has changed ownership amid deepening financial trouble and creditor [...]
August 9, 2025
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