Canadian lumber producers continue to cut output

Major lumber producers in North America are scaling back production amid weak market conditions, escalating tariffs, and supply constraints. Western Forest Products, one of the largest private employers on Vancouver Island, announced it will curtail 50 million board feet of lumber production in the second half of 2025—equivalent to about 6% of its annual capacity—citing poor market demand, higher U.S. softwood lumber duties, and limited economic log supply. The curtailments will take place across the third and fourth quarters of 2025 and include temporary measures such as reduced operating hours, an extended holiday break, and reconfigured ...