Fate of Trump's Timber Tariffs
The Douglas fir forests in the Pacific Northwest are crucial to President Trump's bid to halt wood imports.
The tariffs, which took effect on Tuesday, aim to reduce the country's reliance on foreign lumber, with the Douglas fir stands of Oregon and Washington playing a key role.
Should the federal government get serious about reducing imported wood, Oregon and Washington would absolutely play a significant role
According to Sara Duncan, communications director for the Oregon Forest Industries Council, a trade group, the region's forests are central to the debate on logging.
- 10 percent tariff on imported wood and timber
- 25 percent tariffs on finished products, such as upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets
Analysts predict that the tariffs will make houses more expensive to build, at least in the short term.
Author's summary: Trump's tariffs hinge on Pacific Northwest forests.