Trump–Xi talks put US wood exports on the tariff agenda
Logs and wood products were included in the trade package discussed during President Donald Trump’s September meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, opening the possibility of lower Chinese tariffs on selected US timber products. The White House said the new US–China Board of Trade had agreed recommendations for improved tariff treatment covering about $30 billion of goods in each direction. US exports listed in the package include agricultural products, seafood, logs and wood products, alongside several other sectors. For US timber companies, the next question is which products are included. The public announcement does not yet ...
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