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Up to $1 billion of forest products could be subject to tariffs in the coming 30 days after the European Union hit the United States with \u201cstrong and proportionate\u201d tariffs on a range of products.<\/p>\n

The European Commission has announced a sweeping package of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, escalating trade tensions following Washington\u2019s decision to impose 25% duties on EU steel and aluminum. The EU\u2019s measures, overall valued at up to \u20ac26 billion, will heavily impact the U.S. wood industry, with tariffs on lumber, plywood, veneer, flooring, chipboard, fiberboard, pulp, and paper products set to take effect in April.<\/p>\n

The response will be rolled out in two phases. On April 1, the EU will reinstate \u20ac8 billion in tariffs first introduced in 2018 and 2020 but later suspended during negotiations. By mid-April, additional duties will apply to a broader range of U.S. exports, including key wood products, after a two-week consultation period ending March 26. The latest U.S. tariffs, announced on February 10, affect over \u20ac18 billion in EU steel and aluminum exports, pushing the total impacted trade value to \u20ac26 billion.<\/p>\n

The timber industry is bracing for disruptions. The EU is a major importer of U.S. hardwoods and processed wood materials, and higher tariffs could drive up costs and force European buyers to seek alternatives. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just about tariffs\u2014it\u2019s about control of the global timber market,\u201d said an analyst at the China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association. \u201cThe EU is directly targeting key U.S. exports like plywood and engineered wood, while China has already moved to block U.S. log imports.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new measures add to an already tense global trade environment. Just days before the EU\u2019s announcement, China suspended U.S. log imports, citing biosecurity risks, a move affecting 62% of total U.S. timber exports to China\u2014a market worth over 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion). In North America, the U.S. has also raised tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, set to jump from 14.5% to 39.5% on April 2, with further increases likely later this year. In response, British Columbia ordered the removal of all U.S. alcohol products from government-run stores.<\/p>\n

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) warns that escalating lumber tariffs will drive up costs for the construction industry. Higher prices could add between $7,500 and $10,000 to the price of a typical new home in the U.S., further pressuring housing affordability.<\/p>\n

The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) is urging American businesses to push back against the EU\u2019s new tariffs. The European Commission is accepting industry feedback until March 26, and U.S. exporters are being encouraged to submit arguments for exemption. However, with multiple trade disputes unfolding simultaneously, uncertainty looms over the global timber market, with both Europe and North America facing supply chain disruptions and rising costs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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