U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Lumber and Furniture Spark Industry Uncertainty
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Higher tariffs on Canadian lumber aim to boost US domestic forestry, but long-term investment is hindered by species differences, higher costs, and cyclical housing demand, making tariffs alone insufficient for sustainable growth in US timber industry.
Topics:business#domestic-lumber-production#economy#forestry-investment#housing-construction#lumber-tariffs#us-canada-trade
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