Fallout from the US Supreme Court tariff ruling has Europe preparing to retaliate; US homebuilders and building material dealers calling for cost relief; Canada worrying about the tariffs still in place; and FEA explaining the 15% Section 122 duty implications for wood products. Meanwhile: Prime Minister Carney heads to Asia for trade relief; and President Trump prepares for his State of the Union address.
In other news: Quebec First Nations file lawsuit to curb logging; BC mayor renews call for EI benefits for laid-off workers; BC looks to expand Indigenous-led forestry businesses; Newfoundland forestry assumes responsibility for emergency services; Oregon proposes logging ramp-up on public lands; North Carolina warns of spring wildfire risks; and Arkansas deploys urban forestry personal to neighbouring states.
Finally, Record-breaking storms brings snow-pack relief to both West and East coast mountains.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor