USMCA negotiations are in flux as Canada–US trade tensions resurface. In related news: Prime Minister Carney strikes advisory council to steer Canada–US economic strategy: FPAC welcomes forest sector representation with Canfor’s Susan Yurkvich and Domtar’s Luc Thériault; Washington reportedly seeks ‘entry fee’ before entering trade talks; and Premier Holt warns of volatility and softwood lumber risks. Meanwhile: a fire at JD Irving Tissue plant in New Brunswick; container prices rise in April; and three global perspectives open International Pulp Week May 10-12 in Vancouver.
In Forestry/Wildfire news: new research says shifting weather cycles are fueling North America’s wildfire surge; another perspective on Nova Scotia’s forest ban ruling; wildland firefighters issue letter to Congress opposing repeal of ‘Roadless Rule’; and Idaho Forest Service employees may be affected by agency restructure. Meanwhile: Drax’s renewed pellet-shipping contract will reduce GHGs; and researchers model the impact of EU Deforestation Regulations on wood pellet production.
Finally, its Earth Day 2026 — with 10,000 plus events, you can find an event near you!
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor