Elk Creek Forest Products has been named the exclusive sales agent for Buse Mill Company, which is reopening under its new name following its transition from Buse Timber & Sales in 2024.
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Stein Lumber Acquires Teal-Jones Remanufacturing Plant in Salmon Arm, BC
Stein Lumber announced that is has acquired the Teal-Jones lumber remanufacturing plant in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.
President Trump Delays Tariffs on USMCA Goods Imported From Canada and Mexico Until April 2
Trump suspended the 25% tariffs he imposed earlier this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico until April 2, Reuters reported.
Stimson Lumber Details Plans to Expand Its Forest Grove, OR, Sawmill
The new mill building, if approved, will house a 350-foot-long HewSaw line made by Finland-based company Veisto-Oy, the Gales Creek Journal reported.
Canadian Sawmill Production Declines 16.6% in December
Lumber production declined 16.6% month-over-month to 3,332.9 cubic meters in December.
US Dept. of Commerce Releases Preliminary Antidumping Determination in Sixth Administrative Review of Canadian Softwood Lumber Products
The preliminary determinations do not have any impact on current duties or cash deposit rates.
President Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports Start March 4
Trump said on Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, March 4, the AP reported.
Crews Battle Fire at West Fraser’s Riegelwood, NC, Sawmill
Crews responded to stubborn fire at West Fraser’s Riegelwood, North Carolina, sawmill on Saturday, Columbia Country News reported.
US Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Begin March 4, But Rate May Change
Lutnick confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will start March 4, but said Trump will determine whether to stick with the planned 25% level, Reuters reported.
President Trump Orders Investigation Into Lumber and Timber Imports Ahead of Tariffs
Trump ordered the Commerce Department to launch an investigation into the national security harm posed by lumber imports, Bloomberg reported.