lumber

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It also faces steeper tariffs on steel, aluminium and softwood lumber.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The president, for example, has at his disposal Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the same tool he used to impose import taxes on steel, aluminum, lumber and furniture.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

President Trump said Monday that U.S. tariffs on imported autos, pharmaceuticals and lumber from South Korea are rising to 25% from 15%, because the country’s legislature hasn’t enacted the trade agreement with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

This was the largest redwood lumber mill in the world, resulting in clashes with the environmental community for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

She jumps from a wooden step, then climbs up an angled piece of lumber and jumps again.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers