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In-depth analysis of Sino-US timber trade: challenges, opportunities and long-term impact of the 90-day truce

2025-05-21

The 90-day tariff truce agreement reached by China and the United States in May 2025 brought a brief respite to the turbulent timber and log trade market, but also formed a complex "dual track" situation. LumberFlow's analysis aims to deeply interpret the reality of the coexistence of the temporary reduction of tariffs on processed wood products and the continued ban on US logs in this context, and its far-reaching impact on global supply chains, inventory management, shipping logistics and market sentiment, and provide traders with forward-looking response strategies.

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Polish state-owned forests will reduce timber supply in the second half of 2025, Chinese importers need to be wary of supply chain fluctuations

2025-05-02

Polish officials predict that timber supply will decline in the second half of 2025. It is recommended to plan ahead for alternative supply sources from Russia or Northern Europe.

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Devastating fire at Alberta's Zavisha sawmill could affect China's timber import supply chain

2025-05-02

A sudden fire at the Zavisha sawmill in Alberta destroyed the entire factory. Experts suggest that alternative sources of supply from Siberia, Russia may be considered in the short term.

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Reciprocal tariffs after April 2025 will reshape the US-Canada-China timber trade pattern: supply chain adjustments and price fluctuations

2025-04-06

After April 2025, the reciprocal tariff policy between the United States, Canada and China is reshaping the timber trade pattern. The United States has imposed a 10% basic tariff on most countries and a cumulative 54% tariff on Chinese goods; China has imposed a 34% reciprocal tariff on all US imports since April 10. This situation has created a new pattern for Chinese timber importers.

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Canada's February industrial products and raw materials price index released: the impact of wood price fluctuations on Chinese importers

2025-03-24

Canada's industrial products and raw materials price index in February showed that lumber prices fell by 1.2% month-on-month, of which softwood lumber prices fell by 3.4%. In 2024, Canadian lumber prices rose by 2.2% throughout the year, with softwood lumber rising by 6.2%, mainly due to tight supply caused by sawmill production cuts. Chinese importers need to pay attention to the impact of price fluctuations on procurement costs.

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The EU proposes to impose tariffs on the US, and wood products may be affected

2025-03-14

The EU announced that it would impose tariffs on the US, involving softwood lumber and panel products. This move may affect the global wood supply chain. Chinese importers need to pay attention to price fluctuations and supply stability. The price fluctuation range is expected to be 5%-10%.

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Trump delays tariffs on Canadian and Mexican USMCA goods until April 2, lumber import supply chain faces uncertainty

2025-03-07

Trump postponed the imposition of tariffs on USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico until April 2, providing a short buffer for the North American lumber supply chain. Experts advise Chinese importers to pay attention to CME futures price fluctuations, give priority to signing FOB contracts, and be wary of future trade barriers.

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Canadian lumber production falls 16.6% in December - Supply chain challenges and price volatility

2025-03-06

Canada's lumber production fell by 16.61tpd in December, and supply chains are facing challenges. Sawmill shipments have also fallen sharply, which may lead to price volatility and demand substitution, especially Chinese buyers turning to Russian lumber.

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Stinson Lumber details expansion plans for Forest Creek sawmill in Oregon

2025-03-06

Stinson Lumber will expand its sawmill in Forest Creek, Oregon, and plans to invest $50 million to build a new high-speed production line, which is expected to be operational in 2026. The plan will help ease supply chain bottlenecks and may affect the timber import strategy of the Chinese market.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the sixth preliminary anti-dumping ruling on Canadian softwood products, and the wood import supply chain faces new challenges

2025-03-04

The US Department of Commerce issued the sixth preliminary anti-dumping ruling on Canadian softwood products. Although it does not affect the current tax rate, it may cause fluctuations in the supply chain. Chinese importers may turn to Russian timber and need to pay attention to CME futures prices and logistics costs. It is recommended to adjust inventory strategies and be wary of future trade barriers.

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