Those rebuilding after L.A. fires will likely face higher lumber prices as Trump tariffs loom
The Trump administration’s plans to slap new tariffs on imports from Canada and other countries could set off new waves of ...
Lumber prices are at record lows — what that means for buyers and homebuilders
On Tuesday, the September contract for lumber futures on the CME traded at $468 per 1,000 board feet. Based on the ...
Here’s how much lumber Southern California will need to rebuild after the wildfires
The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, raising the likelihood of a spike in demand for lumber in the months and years ahead.
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The end of lumber mania
The price of Western SPF two-by-four lumber — an industry benchmark — shot up from under $400 per thousand board feet in January 2020 to over $1,600 in May 2021. But what comes up often comes ...
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Trump tariffs 'spooking’ lumber markets
The mere threat of tariffs being tacked onto Canadian lumber imports in the U.S. is raising fears of panic buying that could ...
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Here's how much lumber Southern California will need to rebuild after the wildfires
The number of pounds per 1,000 board feet varies by tree species ... adding that at some point, lumber prices will rally because of that demand to rebuild. Lumber prices based on the most active ...
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Trump tariffs 'spooking’ lumber markets
Taylor noted that, in 2024, Canada softwood lumber imports in the U.S. -- 12 billion board feet ... prices for American buyers and fan inflation. “Waiting to see what Trump will do with 25 per ...