The construction market is losing momentum, which means ongoing challenges for Swedish sawmills. The pulp and paper industry has also experienced weak development during the spring, according to new figures from the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna). Exports of wood products, paper, and pulp to the U.S. are fluctuating significantly as the industry awaits decisions on new trade tariffs. “The year started unexpectedly strong for the Swedish sawmill industry, but it is now clear that the recovery has stalled. The construction climate remains weak, while the industry has to balance high cost levels with strained raw material supply ...