The Canadian American Business Council says the Oval Office meeting was exactly what we hoped for. In related news: Carney gets the Trump treatment; BC keeps its expectations in check; and the US imports more cars, lumber and oil. In other Business news: ERA’s Kevin Mason says Q1, 2025 could be lumber’s high-water mark; and FEA’s Paul Jannke clarifies timing of new US softwood duties. Meanwhile: Western Forest Products; Stella-Jones; and Louisiana Pacific all report positive Q1, 2025 earnings.

In Forestry news: Canadian forest leaders commit to sustaining Canada’s forests; Garry Merkel touts UBC’s indigenous land stewardship degree; the USDA announced $23 million to reduce wildfire risk and boost timber production; and Trump’s timber order spurs debate in Vermont’s woods.

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Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor