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Week At A Glance

US ambassador signals openness to trade deal despite Trump’s renewal threat
Friday, June 12, 2026

The US ambassador to Canada said Trump’s suggestion that the US may not renew CUSMA should be viewed as an invitation to negotiate. In related news: Senator Tuberville says Canada … → Read More
Ontario promotes ‘Fortress North America’ amid trade uncertainty
Thursday, June 11, 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his Fortress North America strategy in support of renewing CUSMA. In related news: Trump says he’s not looking to renew; Pennsylvania’s governor says that’s reckless; but … → Read More
Canfor further diversifies with acquisition of I-joist facility in Calgary
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Canfor is expanding its value-added business with the acquisition of Calgary-based PinkWood. In related news: US Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for lack of trade progress; columnist Matthew Lau is … → Read More
The US Lumber Coalition applauds move to fill US International Trade Commission vacancies
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The US Lumber Coalition welcomed the nomination of three commissioners to the US International Trade Commission (ITC), saying the appointments will help ensure enforcement of US trade remedy laws. In … → Read More
Canada’s forest sector’s future hinges on fibre supply, investment and reform
Monday, June 8, 2026

Industry leaders say Canada’s forestry future depends on improving fibre access and restoring investor confidence. In other Business news: JD Irving plans sawmill expansion in Maine; a pallet fire destroys … → Read More

Supply chain pressures surge to four-year high — weak demand continues to test forest product markets, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Share Your Voice: How You Can Support BC’s Forest Workers and Communities, By Forestry is a Solution

It’s only a matter of time before forest product companies suffer the consequences of the war, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Setting the Record Straight – ONCE AGAIN – On The Softwood Lumber Trade between Canada and the United States, By David Elstone and Russ Taylor, Spar Tree Group and Russ Taylor Global

The U.S. tariff regime is far from over despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, by Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research