March talks could reshape Brazilian wood trade with the U.S. as exporters diversify

March 2026 could mark a decisive moment for Brazilian wood exporters as Brasília and Washington prepare for a high-level bilateral meeting in early March. For the timber and value-added wood products sector, the discussions are less about geopolitics and more about tariffs, margins and long-term sourcing strategy. Since mid-2025, several Brazilian value-added wood products entering the United States have faced combined duties approaching 50%. The impact has been immediate: higher landed costs, squeezed margins, declining competitiveness and U.S. buyers actively testing alternative supply bases. For Brazilian producers of mouldings, millwork, plywood ...

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