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softwood

[sawft-wood, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌwʊd, ˈsɒft- /


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Canadian softwood imports were down 15% through May, compared with a year earlier, according to Foreign Agricultural Service data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

In October, a 10-percent duty on imported softwood timber and lumber came into effect, along with a 25-percent duty on certain upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets.

From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026

In addition, softwood lumber, which is key for home construction, could score relief, they said.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Trump's new 10% tariff on softwood lumber came into effect.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

In the future, we shall have to compete in the softwood export business with Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway and the various states of southeastern Europe which sell lumber.

From The School Book of Forestry by Charles Lathrop Pack




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