BC Premier Eby says American tariffs on BC lumber are absurd, means Russia now has preferential access to the US market. In related commentary:
- USW’s Jeff Bromley: US tariffs are a devastating blow to workers & communities
- ERA’s Kevin Mason: Demand is not coming to the rescue for the forest industry
- IWPA’s Brian Menzies: BC Independent Wood Processors are frustrated
- Brink FP’s John Brink: New softwood tariffs mean layoffs, closures likely
- BC Conservative’s Ward Stamer: I’m underwhelmed by government’s response
In other news: Mi’kmaw say they won’t leave even if Nova Scotia passes controversial law; Northern Ontario officials call on feds to stop Kap Paper mill closure; plans for Saskatchewan OSB mill are still underway; and lumber market analyses by RISI and ResourceWise. Meanwhile: the USDA expects to furlough half its workforce during US government shut down; and US Consumer confidence fell to a 5-month low.
Finally, the latest news from FSC Canada; Wood Pellet Association of Canada; and Australian Forest Products Association.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor