Southern Pine lumber exports to China will face a 20% import tariff, rising from the current 10%, effective June 1st. Other species as well as OSB and softwood plywood will face a 25% tariff. The measure comes in retaliation to the U.S. raising tariffs on Chinese imports after trade negotiations between the two countries reached an impasse last week. The talks, centering on unfair trade practices and protection of intellectual property rights, is expected to continue among high-level officials before a meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping in June. Below is an unofficial translation of the softwood products facing increased tariffs. Southern Pine shipped as “other pine” or “other coniferous lumber” is subject to a 20% duty. Note that, as in the past, the list may change. Exporters are urged to confer with their freight forwarder.