MAINE (From news reports) -- One of Maine's largest mills is again accepting Canadian wood from New Brunswick, after briefly halting shipments citing the cost of American tariffs.

Woodland Pulp in Baileyville, Maine - situated on the banks of the St. Croix River a short drive across the border from St. Stephen - stopped purchases of New Brunswick timber in mid-October in the aftermath of higher US tariffs. Shortly after, it shut down completely for 26 days, citing a challenging global pulp market. That led to the temporary lay off of 144 employees.

But now back in operation, Woodland Pulp says its full complement of staff is returning and that the decision was made to restart accepting Canadian fiber, including wood chips.

Spokesperson Scott Beal said it remains unclear how much the mill will purchase from New Brunswick sources going forward. Tariffs are paid by the importer.