Tariffs are a hot topic in the hardwoods market, especially for plywood and paneling. While prices are relatively stable, customers are worried about an increase, which is having an impact on order volume and purchase timelines. “We’re seeing a lot of anxiety because every vendor right now is throwing a tariff notice on their products, stating tariff prices could spike at any point and a tariff charge could be charged at any time during the buying process. Everybody is on edge. They’re expecting at least a 10 percent across the board on everything, even if it’s ...