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Tariff Talks Address Foreign Competition Pricing Out Maine Lumber Mills

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 15
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What happened

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Angus King participated in tariff discussions concerning trade between Boston and China. Reports indicate that foreign exporters are pricing Maine lumber mills out of the market due to cheaper overseas production. Consequently, Kennebec Lumber Company has closed one sawmill, and its remaining mills are operating at 75% capacity.

From wmtw.com

Why it matters

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Overseas mills benefit from lower labor costs and fewer safety regulations, allowing them to pay a premium for American logs. This trend is reportedly chipping away at the local supply of raw materials and putting Maine lumber mills in jeopardy.

From wmtw.com

Who's involved

  • Angus KingParticipated in tariff talks concerning Boston-China trade
  • ChinaIs the destination for logs shipped from Boston
  • MaineIs the location of the lumber mills being priced out of the market
  • BostonIs the origin point for the logs being shipped

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ChinaSpeculative

    China's demand for cheap logs might influence market prices for hardwood lumber

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