NEWS

Below are updates to laws and regulations specific to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect our industry and businesses:

Updated 9-9-2020

Senate Preps for COVID Relief Bill Vote Tomorrow

See below for more information about coronavirus small business loans and additional lending programs.

Updated 3-31-2021

Congress passes PPP extension

Industry associations, the media, and governments are providing information and tools to help navigate through the pandemic. See the latest guides and more from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, below.

Updated 4-15-2020

Guides and Resources from the U.S. Chamber

Decorative Hardwoods Association will slide our annual in-person meetings forward; the venues remain the same. The new dates are May 23-25, 2021 for the 100th anniversary celebration and meeting at the Sonesta Resort at Hilton Head, SC. We'll kick off DHA's next century at The Palmer House in Chicago May 15-17, 2022.

In response to China's unfair trade practices, the U.S. International Trade Commission, in a unanimous vote on March 24, issued antidumping and countervailing duties on wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities. Almost all Chinese manufacturers will have to pay combined AD/CVD of about 59%. The 301 duties of 35% will also apply. The order will remain in effect for a minimum of five years. Evasion, absorption, or circumvention of these duties is strictly illegal.