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.
Inflation Risks and Timberland Investments
Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis VIEW PDF The last time annual inflation exceeded 6% was during the Carter administration (1977-1981). It is easy to understand why for some investors, inflation hedging assets have not been top of mind. Over the years, timberland has attracted attention because of its long-term competitive returns, its [...]
Thinking Outside the House: How In-Shoring and Infrastructure Spending Can Benefit Timberland Investments
Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis VIEW PDF While housing—specifically housing starts and the repair and remodeling sectors—has traditionally driven timber demand, other industries such as infrastructure development, domestic manufacturing, and wood-based commercial construction are expected to play an increasingly prominent role. In “Thinking Outside the House: How In-Shoring and Infrastructure Spending Can [...]
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.