U.S. Takes Antidumping Action Against China

The Commerce Department has issued preliminary antidumping determinations on wood moulding and millwork from China, imposing dumping duties of 40% to 360%. The Brazil investigation, however, resulted in a negative preliminary finding that attorney Tim Brightbill called "unexpected and disappointing" and "not reflective of realities in the marketplace."

 

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Canadian Tribunal Finds Injury From Chinese Hardwood Plywood

On August 10, in an important first step in the case for domestic producers, the Canada International Trade Tribunal made a positive preliminary injury determination regarding decorative and other non-structural plywood imported from China. If the Canada Border Services Agency issues a preliminary determination of dumping and subsidizing, provisional duties will go into effect beginning September 9.

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DHA eNews - Home Buyers Unfazed By Pandemic

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIII, Issue XV: Home Buyers Unfazed By Pandemic | Lumber Wins, Paper Loses In Work-From-Home Trend | Federal Rule Sparks Trade Dispute Between Canada & Japan | Vietnam’s Wood Exports Recover

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FSC Complacent About IKEA Illegal Timber Scandal

Little has happened since June, when Earthsight released the findings of an 18-month long investigation into illegal timber being used in IKEA products - although the products bear the eco-friendly, green label of the Forest Stewardship Council. The FSC's published response does not welcome the findings, nor does it promise to investigate them.

 

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Remembering Jon Snyder

We regret to inform you that Jon Snyder, former president of Arkansas Face Veneer, passed away on July 21. Jon was a respected, long-term member of Decorative Hardwoods Association, serving as board chairman as well as in a number of other roles, including serving on the board of our Hardwood Forestry Fund. His family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

 

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