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  • Ongoing Talk of Trade Issues Slow Lumber Demand

    Even as true spring arrived across the continent, lumber sales remained slow for the time of year as confusion on trade issues remained. Prices on some lumber commodities softened slightly. Strategies varied among players; with some having already ordered wood for immediate needs to cross the border before the beginning of April, and others holding…

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 28, 2025: US$567 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$564.This is down -2%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was…

  • Business Landscape Across North America Causes Lumber Industry Confusion

    Strategic responses to the changing business landscape across North America varied widely as lumber industry players still had no clarity on the trade situation. Uncertainty throughout the solid wood manufacturing and supply chain stymied decision makers trying to make their plans for the upcoming spring construction season. Builders faced a wide array of unknowns; from…

  • Madison’s at Fordaq Webinar April 16, 2025

    Happy to share that I’ll be speaking at TIMBER TRADE UNDER PRESSURE: NAVIGATING NEW US TARIFFS ! Make sure to attend it on April 16: https://www.linkedin.com/events/timbertradeunderpressure-naviga7310353689578270721 Fordaq Webinar: TIMBER TRADE UNDER PRESSURE: NAVIGATING NEW US TARIFFS ! Make sure to attend it on April 16.

  • Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Mar 21, 2025: US$564 mfbm

    The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 21, 2025 is: US$564 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 21, 2025 is: US$564 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$13, from the previous week when it was US$577.This is up +4%, or +$23, from one month ago when it was…