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Week At A Glance

Trump expands tariffs to 60 countries as Canada weighs response to new US trade offensive
Friday, July 24, 2026

President Trump is imposing new tariffs on 60 countries, using a controversial forced-labour initiative. In related news: trade lawyers say Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods may fail a court … → Read More
Wildfires challenge North America and Europe as fire season intensifies
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Wildfires challenge North America and Europe as fire season intensifies amid persistent heat and drought. In related news: BC’s Fraser Canyon fires force highway closures and evacuation orders; Ontario is … → Read More
Trump’s 50% tariffs raise risks for forest products and US housing
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Carney and Canada’s premiers weigh their response, as Trump’s 50% tariffs raise risks for Canadian forest products and US housing. In related news: Prime Minister Carney says Canada is only interested … → Read More
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to intensify trade talks
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

President Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada that include a range of wood panel, paper and furniture products (lumber and OSB are excluded). In related news: Prime Minister Carney and … → Read More
Wildfires and smoke intensify as cross-border tensions rise
Monday, July 20, 2026

Wildfires intensify in Canada prompting US warnings over smoke. In related news: US Ambassador Hoekstra says Trump is serious about wildfire tariffs; Ontario Premier Ford calls US criticism unacceptable; smoke … → Read More

This is the moment for forestry to step up as Canada’s leading environmental voice, by Tony Kryzanowski, Forestnet Magazine

International Political Risk: Separating Noise from What Matters, by Robert McKellar, Principal, Harmattan Risk

BC Timber Pricing Equity – Time To Recognize The Tradeoffs Between Tabular Rates and Transformational Change, by David Elstone, Spar Tree Group

U.S. real disposable income turns negative, housing starts tumble, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

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