German forest owners gain from Trump’s tariffs as exports to U.S. rise

Germany is emerging as a key beneficiary of Donald Trump’s escalating trade dispute with Canada. As the second-largest exporter of construction lumber to the United States—after Canada—Germany is stepping into a growing supply gap created by the former president’s aggressive tariff policy. The mood among German forest owners and sawmills has notably improved in 2025. For years, the sector has struggled with falling prices, extreme weather events, and insect infestations. Now, with global timber prices on the rise and international demand picking up, the German timber industry is cautiously optimistic about turning the corner ...

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