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The United Nations lists five ways that forests drive inclusive, resilient economies. What are three of these?

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The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association announced the winners of the 2026 KCMA Design Awards Competition, recognizing outstanding achievement in kitchen design across North America. The winning designs reflected new design trends, said KCMA, that are "beyond the white kitchen: while still prevalent, more distinctive material palettes and architectural detailing are defining standout projects."

U.S. cabinet manufacturers reported that the volume of cabinets sold continued to decline in January, falling by more than 16% vs. January 2025. The dollar value of cabinets sold fell by more than 11%.

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U.S. trade discussions with Canada to prepare for the mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are lagging behind those with Mexico, said the U.S. Trade Representative. Two key issues being negotiated are the rules of origin requirements - what qualifies as a North American product under USMCA - and transshipment.

17 U.S. forest products industry associations, representing key sectors, have signed a joint statement urging the European Commission to further amend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Specifically, the associations ask for practical changes to the plot-level geolocation data requirements.