DHA Insights: June 26, 2025
Activity typically slows down in the summer as temperatures rise and people go on vacation. This year may be different, as the hardwood plywood industry filed important trade petitions, the Trump administration continues to work on a national security review of wood products, and the House, Senate, and White House work to head off a big tax increase and reduce spending. The hardwood plywood petitions took a large step forward recently when the U.S. Department of Commerce agreed to initiate investigations, beginning with antidumping margins as high as 504% for China and into numerous subsidy programs for each country.
The Senate is also making progress on the tax and spending bill with business provisions designed to help the U.S. economy grow. These include permanently allowing businesses to fully deduct investment costs and increasing estate tax exemptions.
If you have questions or comments, contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Keith A. Christman, President