The United States imposes tariffs on imported timber from Canada, Mexico and China, increasing supply chain risks!

US President Trump announced tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. The timber market is facing price fluctuations and supply chain risks. Importers need to adjust their purchasing strategies to cope with market changes.

美国对加拿大、墨西哥和中国进口木材加征关税

Release time:2025年2月2日

according toReuters报道,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于周六宣布,将对来自加拿大、墨西哥和中国的进口商品征收关税,理由是国家面临芬太尼和非法移民的紧急情况。新关税将从2月4日星期二生效。

具体来说,加拿大和墨西哥的进口商品将面临25%的关税,而中国商品则将征收10%的关税(加上现有关税)。不过,加拿大的能源产品将享受10%的减税,而墨西哥的能源进口则将完全按照25%的关税征收。

白宫的公告指出,这些关税将持续有效,直到“危机得到缓解”,但并未具体说明这三个国家需要采取何种行动才能获得减免。

根据特朗普的书面命令,关税征收将于2月4日东部标准时间凌晨12:01开始。但在2月1日东部标准时间凌晨12:01之前已经处于运输中的货物将免于征税。

LumberFlow Expert Interpretation

此次美国对进口木材和其他产品加征关税,将对中国木材进口商产生深远影响。首先,关税的提高可能导致木材成本的直接上升,从而引发价格波动。为确保稳定供应,进口商需要考虑及时采购,避免因关税而导致的供应链风险。其次,市场的不确定性可能促使进口商寻求更多替代来源,以降低对单一市场的依赖。总之,进口商应密切关注市场动态,合理调整采购策略,以应对即将到来的市场变化。

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