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On August 14, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) officially reaccredited the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association under its revised procedures for developing American National Standards. DHA develops consensus standards for hardwood plywood, engineered wood flooring, and legal timber due diligence under the HPVA brand.

On July 31, Canada imposed a provisional tariff of 25% on imports of wood cabinets and vanities while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducts an inquiry. The tariff addresses immediate challenges facing Canadian manufacturers, including increased imports being diverted to Canada as global trade patterns shift, and helps stabilize the Canadian market and support domestic manufacturers. Cabinets manufactured in the U.S. are excluded from the tariffs.

On August 19, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that U.S. industry has been materially injured by imports of hardwood plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Commerce found that the imports are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and subsidized by their governments. As a result, Commerce will impose antidumping and countervailing duties.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIX, Issue XVI: USITC Rules That Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Have Been Harmed By Imports | Canada Imposes 25% Tariffs On Cabinets | ANSI Reaccredits DHA | Trump Administration Flags 40 Countries For Transshipment Risk |

How do giant tropical hardwood trees draw water up to 300 feet? What are dipterocarp trees?

Answers: Dipterocarp species are the tallest flowering trees in the world. They dominate Asian rainforests. They create low pressure at the top to draw water up the tree, using a highly evolved system that works just as well as the systems in trees that don't grow as tall.