Category: Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends A Slow Yet Unsteady Northeast By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The consensus from lumber sources in the Northeast carrying a variety of softwood

Inland West Business Trends An Inland West Market Short Of Expectations  Terry Miller President Inland West softwood suppliers described a market that is steady, with

Midwest Business Trends The Midwest Market Picks Up Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers in the Midwest described a market that began the year

West Coast Business Trends A Tight And Challenging West Coast Market Zach Miller The North American lumber market is trying to find its footing as

Southeast Business Trends Tariff Troubles, Economic Unease And Alligators With Earmuffs By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor While the Southeastern softwood lumber markets have long recovered from

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Ontario Juggles Tariffs, Slow Housing And Aboriginal Lawsuits Richard LipmanGuest Writer Big picture developments continue to dominate the news and people’s thoughts

Northeast Business Trends A Wintry Mix Of Tariffs, Slowdowns And Labor By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The Northeastern softwood market encountered a flurry of issues throughout

Inland West Business Trends Seasonal Slowdowns Accompanied By Selective Purchasing By Terry MillerPresident Softwood contacts across the Inland West described a market marked by seasonal

Midwest Business Trends Encouraging Activity In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood contacts across the Midwest described a market that is steady

West Coast Business Trends Seasonal Slowdown Compounded By Duties/Tariffs By Zach Miller At the time of this writing this strange year is soon to be

Southeast Business Trends A Southeastern Slump By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor “Uncertainty” is the word circulating among many Southeastern softwood lumber representatives as they discuss their

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Support Mounts Despite Tariffs By Richard LipmanGuest Writer There are more “big picture” issues and developments that are again affecting the Quebec

Northeast Business Trends A Hesitant Holiday Season By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor Despite mixed reviews on the market, lumber sources agree that they are struggling with

Inland West Business Trends Steady Sales In The Inland West By Terry MillerPresident Contacts in the Inland West reported steady but cautious conditions, with most

Midwest Business Trends Mediocre Midwestern Market Meets Cautious Optimism By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers across the Midwest described market conditions this quarter

West Coast Business Trends “It’s A Strange Time” On The West Coast By Zach Miller 2025 was a volatile year for the West Coast softwood

Southeast Business Trends A “Perfect Storm” In The Southeast Certain areas are more successful than others in the Southeast at the time of this report,

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Headwinds Ahead For Ontario/Quebec Richard Lipman It seems like heading into fall there were several big picture issues and developments affecting the

Northeast Business Trends Northeast U.S. Faces Tariffs And Slower Economy In Lumber Industry By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor Sources in the Northeast, at the time of

Inland West Business Trends Inland West Region Cites Mixed Market Reviews And Conflicting Reports By Terry MillerPresident According to sources in the Inland West at

Midwest Business Trends Market Stability Leaves Midwest Looking For Brighter Days Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Midwest sources at press time expressed continued struggles with