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Tariffs, Trade Tensions Dominate Montreal Wood Convention
Trade uncertainty, softwood lumber tariffs, and a cooling U.S. housing market were front and centre at this year’s Montreal Wood Convention, held April 8 – 10, where industry leaders gathered to assess the challenges ahead. The event drew strong attendance – a record 1,200 attendees and 112 exhibitors – reflecting a shared need among forestry professionals…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 18, 2025: US$513 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbm.This is down -5%, or -$29, from the previous week when it was US$542.This is down -10%, or -$54, from one month ago when it was…
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Annual COFI Convention: April 2025
A great time was had in Prince George, BC, April 2 – 4 for the annual Council of Forest Industries convention. A jam-packed event of exhibitors and presenters brought 650 participants to the central British Columbia city to discuss the latest development with forestry and the lumber industry across North America: The theme for this…
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Lumber Prices Plateau on Trade Clarity
The beginning of April passed with the agonizing confusion about potential trade disruptions resolved; lumber and forest products were not included in the latest US tariffs. Industry and traders breathed a sigh of relief even while the unknowns continued to unfold. Buyers and sellers alike worked to find where the true market value of solid…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 11, 2025: US$542 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbm.This is down -4%, or -$25, from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -4%, or -$22, from one month ago when it was…
