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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIV, Issue X: China's Wood Flooring Trade Falls | EU Eases Restrictions On U.S. Maple Veneer | U.S. Reverses Decision On Vietnam As A Currency Manipulator | Vietnam Overtakes China As Biggest Exporter Of Furniture To U.S. | China's Plywood Production Capacity Continues To Grow
 

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Lumber costs for a new single-family home in the U.S. have tripled. Now, home builders are pushing the Biden administration for a new softwood deal with Canada. Under the current agreement, the U.S. imposes duties of nearly 9% on imports of most Canadian lumber.

U.S. lumber companies are continuing to expand capacity as wood prices reach record highs.

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Fordaq: Rise China plywood production capacity

Last year, Vietnam shipped more than $7.4 billion in furniture to the U.S., an increase of 31%. China shipped $7.33 billion in furniture to the U.S. in 2020, down 25% from the $9.7 billion shipped in 2019.

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Furniture Today: Vietnam overtakes China as largest exporter to U.S.