The latest US lumber duty review drew criticism from Canadian producers and praise from the US Lumber Coalition. In related news: a US importer challenged duties on reprocessed cedar; a US congressman wants US duty monies to support homebuyers; Unifor plans forestry rallies across Canada; and BC’s NDP,  logging contractors and community forests outline their election priorities. Meanwhile: Canada and EU are strengthening ties; tariff-related trade disruptions abound; US homebuilders face labour shortages; Smurfit Westrock’s Virginia workers fell ill; and a wrongful death lawsuit involving Nippon Dynawave is delayed.

In Forestry news: a US judge blocked the Forest Service headquarters relocation; BC is accused of backsliding on old-growth; a Quebec First Nation sued Ottawa over caribou conservation; an Idaho senator is calling for renewed wildfire funding, Arizona prepares for prescribed burns, and FSC addresses concerns in Europe. Meanwhile: the US Endowment advances wood fiber markets; Canadian Forest Owners expand its membership; Jason Krips joins the University of Alberta; and Amazon.com earns SFI recognition.

Finally: US consumer confidence weakened amid persistent inflation concerns.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor