Uncertainty Reigns in the Lumber Market 

With proposed tariffs on Canadian lumber looming, the market is in a holding pattern. Buyers, sellers, and suppliers alike are waiting for clarity, unsure of how pricing and supply will shake out.

Will costs spike?  Will demand shift?

No one has the answers yet, and for now, the industry is in  ‘wait and see’ mode.  

Simple Market Summary:

Right now, the market is stuck in neutral—engines revving and ready to shift gears, but waiting to see which light turns green. The big question remains: Will the proposed tariffs be implemented, and if so, how quickly will they impact pricing?

Even then, the uncertainty doesn’t end. Will all mills raise prices to follow the market up, or will the market sit tight due to currently weak demand across the board? Unfortunately, there are more questions than answers at this point, but we’ll keep you updated as the situation unfolds.

Implications for the Upcoming Lumber Market 

Trump issues executive orders addressing lumber production, national security concerns. 

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed two executive orders that call for immediately expanding American lumber production and addressing lumber imports’ threat to national security.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-issues-executive-orders-addressing-lumber-production-national-security-concerns