US tariff war: what it means for the European timber industry
US President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, although he soon paused [...]
February 5, 2025
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Trump 25% tariffs on Canada paused for 1 month; tariffs on Chinese imports stay in place
President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause on tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada following discussions with the [...]
February 5, 2025
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Sweden: Decreased logging is worrying and could result in sawmill closures
A decreasing supply of forest raw materials leads to increased imports or pulp and paper mills or sawmills being forced [...]
February 5, 2025
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NZ log market steady despite Chinese New Year slowdown
The New Zealand log market has started 2025 on a steady note, with increased At Wharf Gate (AWG) export returns [...]
February 5, 2025
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Danish timber wholesaler expands into Sweden
Global Timber, a Danish hardwood timber wholesaler, is strengthening its presence in Scandinavia by establishing offices and warehouses in V [...]
February 5, 2025
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Ziegler acquisition propels Rettenmeier into the forefront of the European sawmill industry
The Rettenmeier Group has officially acquired significant parts of the insolvent Ziegler Group, marking a major consolidation in the European [...]
February 4, 2025
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German sawmills struggle with weak domestic demand
Prices for spruce sawn timber in Germany have edged up slightly in early 2025, yet the market remains under strain [...]
February 4, 2025
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HMS-Holz closes sawmill in Kleinwallstadt
The shareholders' meeting of HMS-Holz GmbH, based in Kleinwallstadt, Bavaria, has decided to formally close the company's sawmill [...]
February 4, 2025
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Investigation reveals €1.5 billion timber trade from Russia and Belarus to EU since 2022
An undercover investigation by the British non-profit organization Earthsight has revealed widespread laundering of Russian and Belarusian timber into [...]
January 31, 2025
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Strong views on US lumber tariffs on Canada
Recently, the Wall Street Journal's editorial board published a piece titled "Trump's Lumber Tariffs and Disaster Recovery," which [...]
January 31, 2025
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