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WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) President & CEO Jonathan Paine welcomed newly named Québec Premier Christine Fréchette to Washington for a focused discussion on cross-border trade and economic cooperation.
Hosted by Premier Fréchette, the roundtable convened a small group of Washington-based trade association and industry leaders for a thoughtful exchange on current trade dynamics and the evolving North American business environment. The discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining a stable and predictable trade framework, particularly for industries like lumber and building materials that rely on deeply integrated supply chains between the United States and Canada.
NLBMDA appreciated the opportunity to engage directly with Québec leadership and contribute industry perspectives to a constructive dialogue on strengthening cross-border partnerships and supporting long-term economic growth.
“I appreciated the opportunity to meet and engage with Christine Fréchette in Washington,” said NLBMDA President & CEO Jonathan Paine. “Québec is a leading exporter of wood products to the United States, making it a vital partner in supplying the materials essential to American homebuilding. Maintaining a strong cross-border relationship is critical to ensuring a stable and reliable flow of building materials. NLBMDA values the opportunity to participate in this dialogue and looks forward to continuing to strengthen partnerships on both sides of the border."
“It was important for me to meet with the various industry associations, particularly the lumber representatives. Lumber is a strategic sector for the North American economy, and industry tariffs are hurting our businesses and our workers. We will continue to engage in dialogue with American associations to find solutions,” said Christine Fréchette, Premier of Quebec.
NLBMDA will continue working with policymakers and international partners to promote a stable, predictable trade environment that supports housing supply, strengthens supply chains, and delivers long-term certainty for the LBM industry.
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