DHA Insights: January 9, 2025
The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the challenges domestic manufacturers face when dealing with unfair and illegal imports in a story about the transshipment of Chinese cabinets through Malaysia. The challenge is very familiar to hardwood plywood manufacturers and others trying to keep up with importers' efforts to evade duties.
The Biden administration continues to rush regulatory action out in its final days. One of the latest is EPA's finalization of the risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Fortunately, EPA concluded that wood products in use do not contribute to unreasonable risk, but EPA's decision about occupational exposure could be a challenge. DHA opposed the originally proposed occupational limits, which were raised slightly in this final risk evaluation. When it comes to regulations, January 20 can't come soon enough.
If you have questions or comments, contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Keith A. Christman, President
Decorative Hardwoods Association