Tag: timber trade

The Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook points to annual supply growth of about 0.5% through 2035, below expected demand growth.Regional constraints are expected to limit global softwood roundwood supply growth through 2035 (Image: Unsplash)The Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook forecasts annual softwood supply growth of about 0.5% through 2035,...

DNA analysis and other forensic technologies are giving authorities new ways to verify the species and origin of timber, supporting timber traceability and investigations into illegal logging.Tracing timber back to its forest origins could help combat illegal logging and timber laundering (Image: Unsplash)Advances in timber forensics are helping researchers...

Plywood, laminated veneer lumber and bedroom furniture are among the wood products facing tariffs of up to 50% from 8 Sep, following Washington’s latest tariff measures.Canada will impose counter-tariffs on selected US goods, including a range of wood products and furniture (Image: Unsplash)Canada is set to impose tariffs on...

Amid rising demand for American hardwoods in India, the American Hardwood Export Council will participate in MumbaiWood to promote US hardwood species and raise awareness of its American Hardwood Assured programme.American hardwood species such as white oak and red oak are among the leading US hardwood exports to India...

A senate committee report has called for stronger measures to prevent Russian timber entering Australia through third countries, a move backed by the Australian Forest Products Association.Australia’s domestic timber sector is backing calls for stronger measures to prevent Russian timber entering the country through third countries (Image: Unsplash)Russian timber...

A breakdown in negotiations has left the closely integrated North American trading relationship facing fresh tariffs and an uncertain future, as Canada prepares retaliatory measures.New US tariffs on Canadian goods have heightened tensions between the two countries after trade negotiations broke down (Image: Unsplash)Trade negotiations between the US and...

The ruling follows a year-long trade investigation into imports that US producers said were being sold at unfairly low prices and benefiting from government subsidies. Combined duty margins could reach 275% for Chinese imports, with significant rates also imposed on producers in Indonesia and Vietnam.The US has confirmed duties...

President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on a range of Canadian imports for three days as the two countries work towards a trade agreement that could provide relief for the lumber sector and other key industries.A potential US-Canada trade deal could offer relief to Canadian lumber exporters facing existing...

Taking place on 13 Oct in Liverpool, the Timber Development UK (TDUK) and North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) seminar will provide practical guidance on complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), from due diligence to supply chain responsibilities.The EU Deforestation Regulation aims to ensure timber products placed on...

The US Department of Commerce has raised the final countervailing duty rate to 88.96%, while maintaining the existing anti-dumping margin at 187.27%. Permanent trade measures remain subject to a final injury determination.The US has increased the final countervailing duty rate on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China while...