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softwood

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


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Washington also charges a 35% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber, alongside a 25% tax on non-US parts in cars.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The Quintanas’ shipments were suddenly declared to be coming from other countries, or to be softwood plywood, to which the high tariffs didn’t apply, according to court records.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 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

The northern trees are softwood dwarfs, needle-leaved, flowerless, and cone-bearing.

From The Red Man's Continent: a chronicle of aboriginal America by Huntington, Ellsworth




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