The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is unlikely to be renewed by July 1, as the US signals a shift toward separate protocols for Canada and Mexico. In related news: US homebuilders flag pending budget cuts harmful to housing; US tariffs disrupt European forestry trade flows; the lumber futures fell to 1-month low; and a Kimberly Clark warehouse is destroyed by fire. Meanwhile: a new study says forestry is still a pillar of BC’s economy; BCIT’s industry-driven training shapes the future of sawmilling; and the latest issue of CWC’s Wood Design & Building is out—as is Canada Wood Markets Insights news.

In Forestry news: the US Forest Service overhaul—including the moving or closure of regional research centers, is raising serious concerns; BC Forest Practices Board found wildfire-risk reduction harvesting in the Cariboo compliant; the watchdog report on RCMP actions during the Fairly Creek protest is delayed; wildfire strategy reshapes West Fraser’s logging plans in Bragg Creek, Alberta; and Canada’s latest job creation investment includes monies for Project Learning Tree Canada.

Finally, starting tonight, the Frogs will be reporting live from COFI’s 2026 Convention. Hope to see you there.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor