In a series of executive orders, the Trump administration is set to significantly increase logging and timber production on federal lands in an effort to reduce reliance on foreign timber, particularly from Canada. This has included a directive to clear American forests and expand logging operations, which leaders in the logging industry have praised as a victory. However, the controversial measures have sparked concerns among environmental activists who warn that such policies could devastate ecosystems and wildlife. Additionally, the administration is implementing new tariffs that could exceed 50% on Canadian lumber, raising fears of higher lumber prices for consumers and builders. Local lumber suppliers express uncertainty regarding the long-term market effects of these tariffs amidst rising costs and fluctuating lumber futures. As these developments unfold, implications for regions like the Pacific Northwest and Southern Oregon remain unclear.