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Inside the never-ending softwood lumber trade war between Canada and the U.S.
Note "IF09" are the letters IF, then "zero" and number 9 in the caption. Caption info for my photo, taken Nov. 3, 2022: At the Stine lumber store in the community of Lake Charles in Louisiana, the selection of boards on the shelves included those labelled “IF09″ — which identifies the product as originating from Interfor Corp.’s Arkansas sawmill. Brent Jang/The Globe and Mail Image by Brent Jang
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Lumber CEOs urge Ottawa to appoint softwood envoy in trade fight against U.S.
Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., on April 21, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Canadian lumber producers say time is ripe for softwood talks with Biden administration
A lumber yard near Vancouver, B.C., on July 6, 2022. Photo: Jennifer Gauthier
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B.C. lumber industry cautious after Biden ups the ante on Buy American policies
Stacks of lumber are seen at Teal-Jones Group sawmill in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday, May 30, 2021. British Columbia’s lumber industry is anxiously parsing U.S. President Joe Biden’s latest Buy American language to better understand the implications for Canadian exporters. The B.C. Lumber Trade Council says it’s “concerning” that Biden says he wants to restrict the use of foreign lumber in federally funded infrastructure projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Canadian talent added to Apple’s MLS Season Pass broadcast crew
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: The MLS Cup trophy is displayed at the Apple retail store at The Grove on November 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC will play for the MLS championship game at the Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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U.S. to raise tariffs for Canada’s two largest lumber companies as trade fight persists
Fresh cut lumber is pictured stacked at a mill along the Stave River in Maple Ridge, B.C. Thursday, April 25, 2019. Canada’s international trade minister says the United States appears to be pressing ahead with what she calls "unjustified" duties on softwood lumber imports. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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U.S. lumber industry alleges Canadian softwood producers receiving climate subsidies
A lumber yard near Vancouver, B.C., on July 6, 2022. Photo: Jennifer Gauthier
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Why lumber price trends are so hard to nail down
In this June 24, 2021 photo, lumber is piled at a housing construction site in Middleton, Mass. Rising costs and shortages of building materials and labor are rippling across the homebuilding industry, which accounted for nearly 12% of all U.S. home sales in July. Construction delays are common, prompting many builders to pump the brakes on the number of new homes they put up for sale. As building a new home gets more expensive, some of those costs are passed along to buyers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Toronto FC looks to put an end to Portland Timbers’ 10-game unbeaten streak
Columbus Crew SC Mohammed Saeid gets tangled up with Toronto FC Mo Babouli second half MLS soccer action in Toronto Saturday May 21, 2016. York United FC of the Canadian Premier League has signed former Toronto and Forge FC forward Babouli through the end of 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
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West Fraser cuts production, mill shifts in B.C. for loss of 147 jobs
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it is cutting a shift a three B.C. mills as it reduces production because of lack of timber supplies. Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., Tuesday, April 21, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Minister of Economic Development, Minister of International Trade and Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng, right, looks on as United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks during a joint news conference in Ottawa, Thursday, May 5, 2022. Two U.S. lawmakers are urging the Biden administration’s trade ambassador to make a deal with Canada on softwood lumber. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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West Fraser Timber shares roiled after takeover speculation
West Fraser Pacific Inland Resources sawmill in Smithers, British Columbia, February 24, 2020. Jimmy Jeong for The Globe and Mail.
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U.S. removing tariffs on Canadian solar panels, as USMCA trade reps meet in Vancouver
Solar panels at the construction site of the Canada’s biggest solar farm Travers Solar, near Vulcan, Alberta, November 9, 2021. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
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Resolute Forest Products acquired by Paper Excellence in $2.7-billion deal
Cedar planks are stacked at a lumber yard in Montreal, Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The Paper Excellence Group has signed a deal to buy Resolute Forest Products Inc. in an agreement that values the company at US$2.7 billion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Yellen says Biden not considering Canadian lumber for tariff relief
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on President Biden's proposed 2023 U.S. budget, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst//File Photo
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Lumber prices are falling, but don’t expect prepandemic level markdowns for your next DIY project
Kerrisdale Lumber supervisor Sharleen May at one of their storage yards in Vancouver British Columbia, June 6, 2022. Jimmy Jeong for The Globe and Mail.
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Lumber prices drop as interest in do-it-yourself renovations cools off
Doug Howson loads lumber onto a forklift at Haney Builders Supplies, in Maple Ridge, B.C., on June 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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B.C.’s biggest forestry companies target U.S. lumber barons
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U.S. to reduce levies on most Canadian softwood producers
FILE PHOTO: Softwood lumber is stacked at Groupe Crete, a sawmill in Chertsey, Quebec, Canada, January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo
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Liberals kick-start trade pact challenge to U.S. duties on softwood lumber
Softwood lumber is pictured in Richmond, B.C., Tuesday, April 25, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Surge in lumber prices sparked by B.C. flooding likely to fuel more M&A transactions
FILE PHOTO: Finished lumber is seen at West Fraser Pacific Inland Resources sawmill in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Jesse Winter/File Photo
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New York City FC top Portland Timbers in penalties to win MLS Cup
PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 11: Sean Johnson #1 of New York City reacts after a save in a penalty shootout during 2021 MLS Cup final against Portland Timbers at Providence Park on December 11, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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Timbers set to host NYCFC in MLS Cup final
FILE - New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) shoots in front of D.C. United midfielder Junior Moreno (5) during an MLS soccer match, on, April 17, 2021, in Washington. The Portland Timbers are leery of Castellanos, and for good reason. The striker was named Major League Soccer's Golden Boot winner with 19 goals this season. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
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Lumber prices surge amid B.C. flooding, higher U.S. duties
Doug Howson loads lumber onto a forklift at Haney Builders Supplies, in Maple Ridge, B.C., on June 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Hiking U.S. duties on Canadian softwood could damage our relationship with the U.S.
Michael Kelly-Gagnon and Anthony B. Kim
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Portland Timbers down Real Salt Lake 2-0 for MLS Western Conference title
Portland Timbers players celebrate a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS soccer Western Conference final Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
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Canadian delegates head to Washington to fight made-in-U.S. vehicle credits, softwood duties
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 17, 2021 GMC Hummer EVs are seen on an assembly line ahead of a tour by the US president of the General Motors Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan. - America's manufacturing activity expanded at a faster pace in November amid signs the ongoing challenges in supply chains and hiring may be easing slightly, according to an industry survey released December 1, 2021. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its manufacturing index rose three-tenths of a point to 61.1 percent, posting the 18th straight month of growth. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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West Fraser Timber says severe weather, flooding in B.C. affecting lumber and pulp shipments
Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., on April 21, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Dajome converts penalty, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2
Oct 20, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Deiber Caicedo (7) battles for the ball with Portland Timbers midfielder George Fochive (20) during the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Give your home that cozy chalet look with these decor items
DESIGN Out of the cold Forget buffalo check and reclaimed timber. The new chalet chic mixes rustic textures with a slushy palette. Shearling takes any upholstered piece such as CB2′s Matador chair in an extra cushy direction and looks coolest juxtaposed against harder surfaces. Perch it next to Kar Studio’s Pudding table, which mimics the look of an iceberg melting into the sea. For accessories, layer in natural elements: a woven straw trivet hung on the wall as art; a lamp that glows through its alabaster shade; or a ceramic accent in an organic shape. As a finishing touch, light one of Ilse Crawford’s new bonfire-scented candles for Ikea. The British designer says she chose the smell because it signals warmth, comfort and refuge. In other words, the ideal parametres for the perfect winter room. – A.S. Matador shearling chair, $1,999 at CB2 (cb2.ca) DICI Design Pull log stand, $370 through simons.ca. Nomad rug (5 feet-by-8 feet), $499 at EQ3 (eq3.com). Behjartad scented candle by Ilse Crawford, $8.99 at Ikea (ikea.com) Julie Moon black truffle ruffle vessel, similar styles available through juliemoonceramics.com. Lucid 300 table light by Michael Verheyden, $4,980 at Avenue Road (avenue-road.com). Rice straw plum trivet, $60 through minka.house. Chott Merouane cushion by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, $310 at Roche Bobois (roche-bobois.com). Kar Studio Pudding coffee table, $4,450 through montanalabelle.com.
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Forestry stocks are ignoring correction in lumber prices. And for good reasons
One of many lumber trucks drives down the highway on the road from Amos, Qc. to a campaign stop in Seneterre, Quebec, Canada on September 8, 2021. - According to the explanation of the Val-dOr area, the area is known to be a transit hub for various industries, including forestry and mining. She travels thousands of kilometers to gladhand supporters in Quebec's vast north. Lise Kistabish is running in legislative elections to become the "voice" of Canada's marginalized indigenous peoples who lament ongoing discrimination. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV//AFP via Getty Images)
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B.C. Interior sawmills scale back lumber output as consumers delay home renovations
Gordon Sitter, Manufacturing Superintendent at Interfor's Acorn Division, walks past logs to be processed at the company's mill in Delta, B.C., on Friday September 14, 2012. DARRYL DYCK FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL