Carney and Canada’s premiers weigh their response, as Trump’s 50% tariffs raise risks for Canadian forest products and US housing. In related news: Prime Minister Carney says Canada is only interested in a comprehensive trade deal; Derek Nighbor says the tariffs will impact Canadian jobs and US housing; experts David Elstone and Harry Nelson add their perspectives; and a NY Times columnist says this is nothing compared to what’s coming. Meanwhile: a global forest sector outlook report; a BC economic performance report; and the final determination on US duties on Chinese hardwood plywood.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: Xat’sull First Nation seeks emergency order to protect caribou; Ontario faces scrutiny over forest firefighter pay and retention; California highlights new investments in wildfire prevention technology; and China unveils an ambitious five-year forestry conservation plan. Meanwhile: wildfire and evacuation updates from BC’s Fraser Valley; and northeast of Madrid, Spain.

Finally, the promise—and pitfalls—of replacing plastics with paper packaging.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor