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Decorative Hardwoods Association members have told us that our standards provide critical value to their companies. We're happy to report that the revision process for our American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2020) is nearing completion and the revised standard is available for comment. Our thanks to our members and the many others who participated in the revision process.

Unfair and illegal trade from China has also impacted our customers. Therefore, we join the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association in applauding the Department of Commerce's recent action against circumvention through Vietnam and Malaysia.

Regulations remain an important challenge to our industry and our allies in other parts of the hardwood industry. The Hardwood Federation, which DHA and our members are part of, has asked for our help in reaching out to policymakers and pushing back on regulatory overreach. DHA members are also encouraged to participate in the Hardwood Federation's Capitol Hill Fly-In.

If you have questions or comments, contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Keith A. Christman, President
Decorative Hardwoods Association