China lifts import ban on US logs after review of US corrective measures
China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced that it will lift the suspension on imports of US logs, effective [...]
November 12, 2025
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Russia’s timber exports squeezed as transport costs surge 50%
Freight costs across Russia have risen by about 50%, dealing a severe blow to the country’s timber export sector [...]
November 12, 2025
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Denmark seeks compromise as EU states call to delay EUDR
Denmark, the country currently holding the presidency of the European Union (EU), will submit a so-called compromise proposal, as [...]
November 12, 2025
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US tariffs prompt British Columbia to expand into Asian timber markets
In response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, British Columbia is actively expanding into Asian markets, including Japan [...]
November 12, 2025
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Timber demand in UK likely to pick up by mid-2026
The key UK housing market will see increased demand in 2026, over 200 timber industry delegates heard at Timber Development [...]
November 11, 2025
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Forget tariffs — the U.S. lumber deficit will take decades to close
The United States continues to face a structural shortfall in softwood lumber that is expected to persist for many years [...]
November 11, 2025
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US tariffs to curb Canadian lumber demand and profitability, Moody’s warns
Moody’s Investors Service expects the latest round of US tariffs and countervailing duties on Canadian lumber to reduce demand [...]
November 11, 2025
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Spruce shortages hit German sawmills despite stable prices
Germany’s sawmills are short of softwood, particularly spruce. The poor supply situation and its causes were discussed by participants [...]
November 11, 2025
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Finnish sawmill exports rise but challenges persist
The production of sawmill companies in Finland rose to €8.8 million in January–September 2025, up 9 percent from [...]
November 11, 2025
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Ikea profit falls 26% as U.S. tariffs drive up costs
Sweden’s Inter Ikea, the company that supplies furniture to Ikea stores worldwide, reported a 26% drop in annual operating [...]
November 11, 2025
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