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In June, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal concluded that there is a reasonable indication that decorative plywood imported from China, which is subject to ongoing dumping and subsidy investigations, has or may cause injury to the domestic industry. This decision allows the antidumping and countervailing duty process to advance to a final determination and to the potential imposition of duties.

On July 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized amendments to the national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for plywood and composite wood products. The revised rule sets emission limits and related work practices for formaldehyde and other regulated hazardous air pollutants. The changes were required because of litigation.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIX, Issue XIII: EPA Sets New Emissions Limits For Hazardous Air Pollutants | Decorative Plywood From China May Harm Industry, Says Canadian Tribunal | U.S.

What is one of the latest tactics scientists are using to save American elm trees from the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease?

Answer: Scientists are infecting American elms with the fungus that causes Dutch elm disease to determine which trees can fight off the disease, so that they can grow more resistant elm trees. 

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Alabama cabinetmaker Legacy Cabinets officially went out of business on June 6, leaving hundreds of people without jobs. The company said that "the decision to close was not made lightly and follows an exhaustive effort to uncover any potential pathway to continue operations."

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