The market has tipped in US, lumber prices finally fall
The futures price for lumber peaked in early May. But the "cash" price (the price sawmills [...]
June 10, 2021
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European softwood lumber to the US up by 34% in Q1/2021
A booming demand in the US doubled by insufficient wood availability on the North [...]
June 7, 2021
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US lumber prices continue to drop signaling boom may be easing
The surge of US lumber prices has dropped from records for the first time in months [...]
June 4, 2021
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US Commerce Chief aims long-term lumber deal with Canada
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she wants to find a “long-term solution” to Washington’s long-running [...]
June 4, 2021
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Sales of US lumber down as buyers refuse to pay higher prices
Lumber prices rose yet again for the week ending May 14; however, volumes sold were lower as customers refused to [...]
May 31, 2021
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US lumber companies applaud the doubling of tariffs, homebuilders angry
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it will seek to double tariff rates on most Canadian softwood lumber, angering [...]
May 27, 2021
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U.S. to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued its preliminary determination in the second administrative review of Canadian softwood lumber imports [...]
May 25, 2021
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US lumber price hike not reflected by rise in timber prices
US timber pricing has been relatively stable through the pandemic. Compared to lumber prices, which have increase dramatically over the [...]
May 24, 2021
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US housing starts drop sharply due to skyrocketing lumber prices
U.S. homebuilding fell more than expected in April, likely pulled down by soaring prices for lumber and [...]
May 24, 2021
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US lumber demand drives European lumber prices higher
Facing skyrocketing lumber prices at home, US importers are driving competition for European wood, and winning.   [...]
May 17, 2021
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