The United States delays the plan to increase tariffs on certain finished wood products until 2027

The United States has postponed the tariff increase plan on certain finished wood products until 2027, involving products like soft cushion seats and cabinets, providing a buffer period for the supply chain. Rizhao Port is optimizing the wood industry layout and building a “front port, back garden” model to promote cluster development. In January, the wood industry Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 48.7%, indicating a contraction in industry prosperity. The structure of China-Russia wood trade is shifting, with birch wood imports growing against the trend. (My Steel Network)