Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion of US goods took effect today, as Prime Minister Carney warns of tough times ahead. In related news: President Trump threatens Bombardier and the Canadian dollar; Canadian small businesses weigh the cost of shipping south; Kim Haakstad speaks to how Canada can help; while looks to Forest Economic Advisors to find new markets. In other Business news: BC appoints negotiators to keep the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill open; Brink Forest Products cuts 50 lumber jobs in Prince George; and the Coosa Pines pulp mill closure could cost Alabama $7B.
In Forestry/Wildfire news: a Canadian study says fast moving wildfires are more harmful; BC’s wildfire salvage rate sparks debate; BC reduces TFL 30’s harvest rate 17.6%; a Washington judge halts expanded forest buffers; Washington moves to boost salvage logging; and Australia is already on alert as El Nino impacts Europe. Meanwhile: mass timber gains momentum in Washington; Europe looks to timber for affordable housing; and EU researchers develop a flame-retardant lignin resin.
Finally, the deadliest forest fires in American history, and wildfire updates from Oregon; California; Greece; France; and Borneo.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor