Currently the two nations are in Softwood Lumber Dispute V (five), which — over the last few decades — has succeeded in reducing Canadian shipments of lumber to the US. Historically, 85% of Canadian wood was sold to the US. Over the successive disputes, this ratio dropped to less than 65%. In the past, it was still less expensive for Canadians to pay the US duty than the high shipping costs to offshore customers. This economic equation is now reversed.
Keta Kosman is the owner of the weekly Madison’s Lumber Reporter, the premiere source for North American softwood lumber and pellet news, prices, industry insight, and industry contacts. Established in 1952, Madison’s publishes current Canadian and U.S. construction framing dimension lumber and panel wholesaler pricing information 50 weeks a year and provides access to historical pricing as well.
Keta Kosman
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Madison’s Lumber Reporter, est. 1952
Vancouver, BC, Canada
604 319-2266