The risk of tariffs rising on Canadian lumber is about protectionism, says Susan Yurkovich, while  the US Commerce Chief speaks to ‘silver lining’ of finding a long-term solution. In related news: Trump pins lumber crisis on Biden; Canada’s ex-industry minister says fights will continue; while Ian Dunn add’s Ontario’s voice to the ‘unjust actions’. In other Business news: builders report material shortages; trade tensions cause the Canadian dollar to fall; and more on the CN/CP railway saga. 

On the BC old-growth front: protestors ask RCMP to stand down, as arrests reach 127, and a local mayor expresses fear of escalation. In related news: Journalists’ Association and RCMP debate the media restrictions; while First Nation/ENGO groups and the Pique News editor demand action.

Finally, Paper Excellence celebrates First Nation chip-partnership; while North Carolina asked to halt pellet expansions.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor