Wall Street Journal

For Some Businesses, Uncertainty Is Worse Than Tariffs

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Delta Millworks spoke with Ryan Dezember of The Wall Street Journal about the evolving trade landscape and its impact on the specialty wood industry. The article spotlights Delta Millworks as a leader navigating the complexities of importing high-quality Canadian softwoods—such as Western red cedar and hemlock—amid shifting tariff policies.

With our commitment to made-to-order excellence, long lead times, and rigorous material standards, the uncertainty around potential tariffs has posed unique challenges. “We’re in a situation where we’re bidding projects, we’re quoting customers on projects that are weeks and months out,” our COO Price Taylor shared. “We can’t assume that we’re not going to be paying those tariffs when that wood from Canada crosses the border.”

CEO Robbie Davis echoed the sentiment, adding, “The uncertainty is the biggest struggle—working with our vendors, explaining why prices are going up to our clients. We’d rather hear, ‘Yes, tariffs are enacted; 25% on Canadian softwoods,’ so we can establish those costs and move forward.”

We remain committed to transparency, craftsmanship, and delivering the highest quality materials—regardless of the policy landscape.

Read the full feature in The Wall Street Journal here.