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The future of the decorative hardwoods industry depends on clear leadership in the face of predatory trade practices from Asia, which will decimate our domestic industry and workers if not countered. On May 22, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood provided key leadership by filing a petition for antidumping and countervailing duties to counter unfair trade practices by Indonesia, Vietnam, and China. The industry supports fair trade—but that's not what we see from China and its allies.

The policy landscape continues to undergo dramatic change in the courts and from the Trump administration. New policies, backed by funding, will increase the timber harvest and reduce wildfire risk. These policies are more likely to be successful, as the Supreme Court has unanimously pushed back on attempts to kill projects like this through unending environmental reviews.

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

Keith A. Christman, President

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