TIR News and Views
TIR strives to be a thought-leader in the timberland investment sector and we occasionally share news about our activities and our views about timberland investing and forestry issues. Stay informed with our latest news and perspectives.
April Update on the Evolving U.S. Trade Policy on Imported Wood Products: Implications for U.S.
A fresh assessment of the current trade environment and how it could impact wood product markets.
TIR Managing Director, Chung-Hong Fu, Spoke at Global Forest-Based Investment Conference
Highlights from March 2025 Event on Natural Capital Investing in Luxembourg, Sponsored by Luxembourg Agribusiness Association and DANA Ltd.
Looking Back & Ahead: TIR Announces Release of Annual Newsletter
Explore our latest annual newsletter that addresses market changes and trends that are shaping timberland investments.
What to Know About New Canadian Tariffs: A Brief for U.S. Timberland Investors
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. Given that one-quarter of all the softwood lumber consumed in the United States comes from Canada, U.S. timberland investors are naturally interested in how this could impact their assets.
How the Incoming Trump Administration Policies Could Impact U.S. Timberland Investors
An investor with timberland investments, or with plans to make timberland investments, may be wondering how the incoming Trump presidency will impact the asset class. The potential effects are numerous.
TIR Managing Director, Chung-Hong Fu, Joined Expert Panel at CFA Society of Denmark to Examine Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Market Dynamics and Asset Classes, including Timberland
“Despite rising interest rates last year, timberland values reached record highs due to other market forces,” TIR Managing Director, Economic Research and Analysis, Chung-Hong Fu, explained at the June 26, 2024, CFA Society.