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The new National Active Forest Management Strategy aims to modernize forest management practices to meet the U.S. demand for timber, reduce the risk of wildfire, and support rural economies. It aligns with the executive order that directs the U.S. Forest Service to expand timber production and streamline regulations.

EU member states have urged the European Commission to establish a "zero-risk country category" within the EU's anti-deforestation regulation, the EUDR. The designation would exempt countries with minimal deforestation risk from the most stringent compliance and reporting obligations. The proposal won the support of 19 EU member states, reflecting a broad commitment to simplify regulations while protecting the environment.

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On May 22, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood petitioned for antidumping and countervailing duties to counter unfair trade practices by Indonesia, Vietnam, and China. These petitions, filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, have significant implications for the U.S. economy, in which hardwood plywood plays a critical role.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XI: Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Petition For Import Duties On 3 Countries | Will EUDR Add A Zero-Risk Category? | U.S.

The Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood has petitioned for antidumping and countervailing duties to counter unfair trade practices by Indonesia, Vietnam, and China. These petitions were filed on Thursday, May 22, with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission and have significant implications for our economy, in which hardwood plywood plays a critical role in producing numerous downstream products.