Chris Matthews Criticizes Trump's Domestic Timber Plan, Faces Online Backlash

The MSNBC host questioned the feasibility of replacing Canadian lumber imports with U.S. production, prompting widespread ridicule on social media.

President Trump issued an executive order on March 1, 2025, to expand domestic timber production and reduce reliance on Canadian imports.
The order assigns Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to oversee the initiative aimed at boosting economic security and job creation.
During an April 9, 2025, MSNBC segment, Chris Matthews expressed skepticism about the practicality of replacing Canadian lumber with U.S.-produced wood.
Matthews' remarks, including questioning whether the U.S. could 'make more wood,' were widely mocked on social media, with users pointing out the abundance of domestic timber resources.
The policy shift has sparked broader discussions about trade, resource management, and the challenges of altering established supply chains.