The European Union plans to keep its climate goals but loosen rules to bolster economic growth. In related news: Canada concedes middle ground is collapsing on climate action. In related news: BC defends shíshálh First Nation deal; Hamilton, Ontario is beset by the hemlock woolly adelgid; and forest fires drive up Ukraine war emissions.

In Business news: Irving Paper lay-offs stir pushback by community and union workers; Trump risks supply chain disruption with Chinese shipping levies; Doman’s Arkansas fire cost $2 million; and a fire ravages a Janesville, NY pallet plant. On the market front: Home Depot says high mortgage rates may be the new normal; lumber surges on tariff concerns; and which states are most at risk if Canada is targeted. 

Finally, confusion reigns over Trump’s tariff order; and what it could mean for Canadian forest products. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News