Trump plans to double China’s tariff rate, re-ups March 4 date for Canada and Mexico. In related news: Jack Mintz says the US also plans to challenge Canadian taxes; the US Lumber Coalition says the US supplies 95% of its lumber needs; ING’s Chief Economist says tariffs puts US construction at risk; and US Homebuilders say lumber prices are already rising. Meanwhile: Domtar announced the startup of its Nekoosa, Wisconsin mill; and more on JD Irving’s power rate woes.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: Tom Schultz is the new Chief of the US Forest Service (some see roses while others see thorns); Oregon lawmakers want US Forest Service workers rehired; ENGO’s question BC Timber Sales review, wonder if BC’s ‘paradigm shift‘ is for real; Jason Fisher updates the BC Forest Enhancement Society’s latest projects; a wildfire documentary calls for industry support, while another is hitting the big screen; and a new study on prescribed burns and Tahoe’s old-growth forests.

Finally, new research uses natural tree sap to extend shelf life of fresh produce.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News