Trump imposed 10% tariff on lumber in another blow to Canadian producers. In response: the BC Lumber Trade Council expressed deep disappointment; Ontario’s leaders voiced alarm; and the US Lumber Coalition applauded the move. In other Business news: Trump’s national security tariffs are unaffected by court challenges and government shutdowns; Kap Paper is idling its Kapuskasing mill—sparking Ontario leaders’ indignation at Ottawa; Stella-Jones is acquiring Brooks Manufacturing; and North Cowichan’s mayor seeks action on sawmill curtailments.

In other news: Jock Finlayson opines on BC’s forestry decline; John Desjarlais tells Fairy Creek protestors to respect Indigenous choices; and a new report says old logging roads pose landslide risks. Meanwhile, the latest BC First Nations Forest Council news, project updates by the Forest Enhancement Society of BC; UBC Researcher Rosalia Jaffray is awarded Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship; and Indigenous-owned Dallan LP receives national forestry award.

Finally, today marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Orange Shirt Day — a time for reflection across Canada.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor