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June 29, 2026

US sawmill capacity continues to shrink despite push to replace Canadian lumber

US sawmill capacity continues to shrink despite push to replace Canadian lumber

The United States continues to lose sawmill capacity despite political efforts to reduce dependence on Canadian softwood lumber, with first-quarter data showing production slipping again even as lumber prices recovered modestly.

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