U.S. tariffs targeting Canadian timber that came into effect Oct. 14 have prompted a Maine pulp and paper manufacturer to halt the importation of unfinished wood from New Brunswick, cutting off at least one stream of income for dozens of suppliers.
Decision by Woodland Pulp cuts off revenue source for dozens of N.B. producers, says businessman
Aidan Cox · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 26, 2025 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Woodland Pulp stopped buying Canadian timber in October because of the added costs resulting from a 10 per cent tariff U.S. President Donald Trump slapped on timber imports. (Submitted by Scott Beal)
A 10 per cent tariff that U.S. President Donald Trump slapped on timber imports this fall has prompted at least one mill in Maine to suspend shipments from New Brunswick, sending shockwaves through parts of the province’s forestry industry.
Woodland Pulp LLC halted its purchases of New Brunswick timber starting Oct. 14, in light of the new tariff on softwood and certain hardwood timber, said company spokesperson Scott Beal.
“It certainly adds cost to the business and, you know, like other wood users, I mean we’re always looking and hoping and trying to source fibre at the least cost,” Beal said.
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