Stein Lumber acquires Teal-Jones reprocessing plant in Salmon Arm, BC, ushering in new changes in the lumber import supply chain

Stein Lumber has acquired Teal-Jones' wood reprocessing plant in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, which will enhance its production capacity of high-value-added wood products and improve supply stability to markets such as China. Experts pointed out that this acquisition may shorten transportation time and reduce logistics costs, while meeting the global demand trend for sustainable building materials.

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Buse Mill restarts sawmill in Everett, Washington, bringing new opportunities to lumber import supply chain

Buse Mill announced the restart of its Everett, Washington sawmill, with an expected monthly production of 2.5 million to 3 million board feet. Elk Creek Forest Products will be responsible for sales, providing more FOHC and structural timber supplies to Chinese timber importers.

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

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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Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect on March 4

President Trump announced that starting March 4, 2025, tariffs of 25% will be imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico, and the import tariffs on China will double to 20%. This move will directly affect the North American wood supply chain, and Chinese importers are advised to adjust their procurement strategies.

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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

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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President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to go into effect on March 4

President Trump announced that tariffs will be imposed on Canada, Mexico and China on March 4, which may affect the global lumber supply chain, especially lumber imports to the Chinese market. Tariffs may lead to supply constraints and changes in demand patterns, so it is recommended to pay attention to related procurement strategies and inventory management.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched the seventh tariff review of Canadian softwood lumber products, increasing market supply chain risks

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched the seventh tariff review on Canadian softwood lumber products, which is expected to affect future lumber supply stability and price fluctuations. Chinese importers need to pay attention to this dynamic to better understand their purchasing decisions.

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Trump announces planned lumber import tariffs on Canada and Mexico, heightening supply chain risks

President Trump announced that he will implement the lumber import tariffs on Canada and Mexico as planned, which is expected to increase market supply chain risks and price volatility. Chinese lumber importers should pay close attention to this change in order to make more informed purchasing decisions.

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Weyerhaeuser's MDF plant in Columbia Falls, Montana exploded and caught fire, causing disruption to the MDF supply chain

An explosion occurred at Weyerhaeuser Company's MDF plant in Montana, USA. The plant supplies North American imported medium-density fiberboard of 12% to China, which is expected to cause short-term price fluctuations and supply chain adjustments.

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Canfor opens new state-of-the-art lumber processing facility in Axis, Alabama: Outlook for stable supply and price volatility

Canfor has opened a new state-of-the-art lumber processing plant in Axis, Alabama, with an annual production capacity of 250 million board feet, which is expected to bring new opportunities for stable supply and price fluctuations to Chinese lumber importers.

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