The US will impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods beginning August 19, including wood panels. Lumber and OSB are excluded.
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Arauco MDF Plant in Arkansas Hit by Dust Explosion and Fire
A dust explosion at Arauco’s Malvern, Arkansas, MDF plant sparked a fire on Saturday, drawing about 30 firefighters, the Malvern Daily Record reported.
West Fraser Provides Update on Mill Operations
West Fraser resumed Blue Ridge operations, started up its new Henderson mill, and will close its High Level OSB facility by the end of April.
Canada Launches Probe Into Chinese Nonstructural Plywood Imports
CBSA has launched an investigation into Chinese decorative and other nonstructural plywood imports over alleged dumping and subsidies.
Explosion Reported at Weyerhaeuser MDF Mill in Columbia Falls, MT
An explosion at Weyerhaeuser’s MDF mill in Columbia Falls, MT, prompted an emergency response, NBC Montana reported.
Roseburg Restarts Construction on Dillard, OR, MDF Plant
Roseburg has restarted construction on its Dillard, Oregon, MDF plant, a project expected to employ more than 140 people when operations begin in late 2028.
Uniboard Starts New Particleboard Production Line at Val-d’Or, QC, Mill
Uniboard has started up a new particleboard production line at its Val-d’Or mill, boosting annual capacity to 272 million square feet.
Canada Funds Engineering Study to Convert Kap Paper Mill Into MDF Mill
Canada is providing CA$7.5 million to Kap Paper for a study examining the potential conversion of its Kapuskasing mill into an MDF plant, Northern Ontario Business reported.
USDA Trade Initiative Supports Southern Pine Export Expansion
USDA’s three-point trade plan supports SFPA goals to expand Southern pine lumber exports, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen rural economies.
West Fraser Lowers 2025 Lumber Shipment Targets Amid Weak Demand
West Fraser lowered its 2025 lumber shipment targets to 2.6–2.7 billion board feet of SPF and 2.4–2.5 billion of SYP, citing weak demand.