Core Viewpoint - The Chilean forestry sector urgently calls for government action in response to the U.S. timber import tariffs set to take effect on October 14, which will significantly impact the industry’s competitiveness in the U.S. market [1] Group 1: Tariff Impact - The U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on logs and a 25% tariff on wood products, affecting 97.9% of Chile's forestry exports to the U.S. [1] - The U.S. is Chile's second-largest export market, accounting for 18.4% of total forestry exports [1] Group 2: Industry Challenges - The Chilean forestry sector is already facing multiple challenges, including raw material shortages due to wildfires, weak domestic demand, and rising costs [1] - Small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector are particularly vulnerable due to the lack of effective policy support [1] Group 3: Government Response - The forestry association is urging the government to seek tariff exemptions through diplomatic channels [1] - There is a call for a comprehensive response plan that combines trade negotiations with domestic support measures [1]
智利林业界紧急呼吁政府应对美国于10月14日生效的木材关税
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-10-14 15:49