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U.S. Lumber Coalition Responds to Premier Ford Call to Open America's "Gates" To Canada's Unfairly Traded Lumber Exports

US · 2026-07-20

Key takeaway

U.S. Lumber Coalition opposes Premier Ford's call to open U.S. market to Canadian lumber, citing unfair trade practices.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerU.S. Lumber Coalition rejects Premier Ford's call to open market to Canadian lumber, reinforcing existing tariffs.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onTariff uncertainty persists, keeping Canadian lumber supply constrained and U.S. lumber prices elevated.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youU.S. homebuilders and construction SMEs face continued high input costs, reducing margins and potentially slowing new housing starts.

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Source: PR Newswire

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