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softwood

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


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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

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

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

A piece of ½-inch softwood dowel about 5 inches long with 4 No. 9 sewing needles imbedded in one end is used to pick up the kernels.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943 by Northern Nut Growers Association




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