The National Association of Home Builders reported that representatives from the U.S. homebuilding industry have wrapped up talks with public and private interests in Chile around the possibility of importing more softwood and other lumber products from the country.
The two sides discussed policy issues and potential barriers to Chile raising its current 1.22% share of the U.S. lumber market. The NAHB said that because of the free trade agreement between the two countries, Chile could provide an affordable softwood option for builders.
