Lumber Prices Rose 50 Percent Since August and May Climb Higher
The price tag on lumber, after declining since its all-time high in May, could climb higher through the early months of the coming year, experts recently told Insider.
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U.S. Homebuilding Surges Near 11-Year High Despite Builder Complaints about Lumber Tariffs and Labor Shortages
National Association of Home Builders complained that Trump administration tariffs on lumber imported from Canada were hurting builders. Housing starts data, however, show the market is roaring ahead.
Carney: Home Builders Wrongly Blame Trump Tariffs for Slight Slip in Confidence
While lumber prices are up sharply this year, there is little evidence connecting the tariffs to the rise. Instead, the major factor appears to be increasing demand for new homes.
