By John Meyer, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, September 10, 2025. Article no. 1778

Lumber prices in the U.S. have dropped significantly in recent weeks, flashing a warning sign for the broader economy. As of early September 2025, lumber futures fell to around $535 per thousand board feet, down about 23% since early August, marking the lowest level for the year.

This drop is attributed to an oversupply caused by stockpiling ahead of increased U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber and weakened demand in the housing market, with building permits at their lowest since June 2020.

High mortgage rates and seasonal slowdowns have also contributed to softer consumption. The decline in lumber prices reflects concerns over cooling residential construction activity and economic slowdown risks.

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This price trend for lumber serves as an economic indicator given its ties to housing and construction sectors.

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