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President Donald Trump wants to expand American timber production in the nation’s national forests by 25%. A March executive order said cutting more trees will effect the construction and energy industries, but also improve forest management to reduce wildfire risk.

The supply chain for lumber has been interrupted by COVID-19. In spite of this, demand has not slowed down.

In a dispute that dates back decades, the Trump administration announced it will levy a tariff on imports of softwood lumber from Canada, which is used primarily in housing construction.