Canada Wood Newsletter - Feb 2025
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Expanding Export Opportunities for Canadian Wood Products in Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, UK and Europe.
Market diversification is more crucial than ever amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions, ensuring industry resilience and expanding opportunities for Canadian wood in offshore markets. In this edition, we highlight major progress in Japan’s midrise wood construction, including a breakthrough in shear wall technology for seismic resilience and successful fireproofing tests that could lower 2×4 construction costs. We’re also partnering with FII to expand market connections in Vietnam, collaborating with industry leaders on platform frame construction, and preparing for the Nikkei Architecture & Construction Materials Show. Stay tuned for more!
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4 周Good piece; market diversification for Canada is key. Currently, the US relies on Canada for 30% of its softwood lumber. The US National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) notes tariffs to Canadian lumber threatens Americans with unaffordable housing.