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February 12, 2025

Unrealistic to expect US self-sufficiency in sawn timber, says Swedish market analyst

On February 11, 2025, the United States paused its plans to impose higher tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, while new tariffs on Chinese goods were enacted. For the Swedish forest industry, however, the US market accounts for only about 5-10% of exports, depending on the segment, so the direct impact of these tariff changes is expected to be limited.  Christian Nielsen, market analyst for timber at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna), commented on the situation: "Contrary to what some might say, it’s unrealistic to believe that the US can become ...

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