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House Republicans introduced the No Timber From Tyrants Act that would ban wood imports from Russia. The bill would also authorize sustainable increases in the timber harvest on federal lands to make up for the shortfall from Russia, which will be substantial—last year, the U.S. imported 567 million square feet of hardwood plywood from Russia. Unfortunately, the legislation lacks Democratic support so it is unlikely to become law.

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On April 8, the U.S. suspended normal trade relations with Russia and banned Russian energy imports after President Biden signed both bills into law. The trade bill, which the Senate passed 100-0, also revokes Belarus' normal trade relations with the U.S.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue VII: TBD | DHA Advocates For Enforcement Of Lacey Act To Stop Illegal Wood | USFWS Proposes Endangered Status For Northern Long-Eared Bat | UK Adds Tariffs To Russian Wood Products | War In Ukraine Causes Confusion In Wood Supply Chain | 

What is the best wood to use for marine-grade plywood?

Answer:  Okoume.

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ohc.net:  What Is The Best Wood For Marine Grade Plywood?

The lines of container ships waiting outside Chinese ports continue to grow as recent COVID-19 outbreaks threaten to cause yet another wave of shocks to global supply. China is experiencing its biggest spike in COVID-19 infections since the initial outbreak in Wuhan in 2020.

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