In 2025, Canada supplied about 85% of the softwood lumber that the United States imported, amounting to nearly one-quarter of the U.S. national lumber supply, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
October 14, 2025
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Share of U.S. softwood lumber imports and its contribution to U.S. supply reported by an industry association.
The National Association of Homebuilders reported in 2025 that Canada supplies about 85% of the softwood lumber the United States imports, which represents nearly one-quarter of the U.S. national softwood lumber supply.
October 14, 2025
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Distribution of U.S. softwood lumber supply and the role of Canadian imports as reported in 2025.
A 2025 U.S. presidential proclamation imposed a 10% import tax on softwood timber and lumber in 2025; softwood lumber (from evergreen trees such as pine and cedar) is often used to make furniture and for wood-frame construction.
September 29, 2025
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Definition of softwood lumber and its common uses alongside the import tax established by the 2025 proclamation.