March 6, 2025
The news hit hard this week: as of March 4, 2025, the Trump administration slapped a 25% tariff on Canadian lumber, piling onto the existing 14.54% duties. For wholesalers like you, that’s a potential 39.5% price hike on the softwood you rely on to supply contractors. The fear is real—higher costs, tighter margins, and anxious customers demanding precut studs on time. But here’s the good news: our precision chain saws such as the L-M Verticut 2000 are built to help you turn this tariff mess into an opportunity.
Canada supplies nearly a third of U.S. lumber, and with costs spiking, domestic sawmills are gearing up to fill the gap. That means more domestic mill length stock coming your way, needing fast, accurate trimming to stud lengths like 2x4s or 2x6s. Our chain saws deliver exactly that—clean cuts, minimal waste, and speed that keeps your operation humming. One Northwest wholesaler told us they cut labor time by 15% last year with our machines, even under pressure. Tariffs might raise lumber prices, but our saws help you keep your bottom line intact.
Worried about demand dropping if housing slows? It’s a valid concern with mortgage rates near 7%. But contractors still need precut lumber to stay efficient, and our Yard Saws, Deck Saws, and Verticut 2000 saws let you deliver it faster and cheaper than the competition. Plus, as domestic mills ramp up—potentially adding 1-2 billion board feet annually—your ability to process that stock profitably could set you apart. Our precision cross cut chain saws aren’t just tools; they’re your edge in a tariff-shaken market.
Don’t let the tariff storm sink your business. Contact us today for a demo and see how our precision chain saws can trim your worries—and your lumber—down to size.
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