Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing U.S. timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security. Continue reading

Homebuilding industry relieved as dockworkers’ strike ends Friday

International Longshoremen’s Association’s strike ended on Friday, removing worries that an extended strike would negatively impact new-home starts and sales. Continue reading