The Ministry of Agriculture claims that the Ministry of Financeis shirking responsibility
The Ministry of Agriculture expresses confusion over statements by the Ministry of Finance regarding responsibility for evaluating wood market stabilization measures.
Impact of Tariffs: Significant Decrease in Latvia's Wood Products Exports to the USA
Latvia's wood product exports to the USA fell by 44% in December 2025 compared to 2024 due to tariffs and a weak construction market.
Support for Wood Industry in 2023 Was Necessary, Emphasizes Krauze
Latvian Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze insists that support for the wood industry was essential in 2023 due to economic challenges exacerbated by global market changes.