Trading in most markets stalled after Wednesday’s announcement that lumber imports from Canada would be exempt from the newly imposed tariffs by the Trump administration. The most notable immediate impact was seen in lumber futures, where prices tumbled more than $50 on Thursday. In most physical markets, prices adjusted mildly in both directions. While digesting […]

Global pulp markets were once again upended by new tariffs that went into effect at midnight on Thursday April 3. The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump held a long-awaited press conference at the White House. In an event he for weeks had billed as “Liberation Day,” he announced a “final decision” on […]

A raft of commodities including steel, aluminium, and copper emerged from Wednesday April 2, which was dubbed ‘Liberation Day’ in the United States, with a reprieve from reciprocal tariffs

Critical minerals appear to be exempt from the 'reciprocal' tariffs introduced by Donald Trump on Wednesday April 2; US trade paralyzed by confusion, market participants reported.

The tissue industry has faced tight margins in recent years due to rising production costs and limited capacity to pass on costs to the consumer, supporting consolidation and integration movements globally

EV advocate Quentin Willson talks myths, market trends and the road ahead

The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve "economic independence." While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.

Keeping up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry is crucial for professionals to make sense of the market

In the second of a two-part series, Fastmarkets looks at opportunities for the Asia ferro-alloys sector that could result from US-China trade tensions or against a backdrop of greater trade protection, ahead of the Asia Ferroalloys 2025 Conference

As US-China trade tensions intensify, Fastmarkets outlines the key challenges and opportunities for the Asian ferro-alloys sector ahead of the Asia Ferroalloys 2025 Conference.