https://www.hbsdealer.com/nahb-wants-help-combatting-lumber-tariffs
At this point the Tariff is only a Macro issue that basically is a tax on anyone using lumber or wood products. It’s very similar to going to the gas station and paying 20% more than for than a week ago. There are many factors that have caused the lumber prices to explode to the upside. We only needed one thing to happen and it did with the perceived view of not getting the products you need to run and operate you business. Whether your a manufacturer or end user it’s affecting your business plan. Consolidation is occurring at a rapid pace in our industry but nothing is really being done to solve the supply chain and logistical problems. One idea I think would be creating building codes and implementation of technological advances to figure out changes in a few old building codes to allow for more uses instead of one specific specie or grade. Stay tuned for more updates. Have an awesome day.