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The European Commission has released updated FAQs and guidance to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The goal is to cut administrative burdens on companies by 30% and streamline processes such as due diligence statement submissions. Key changes include allowing annual submissions, reusing existing statements for reimported goods, and enabling authorized representatives to manage submissions on behalf of companies or groups of companies.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue IX: Europe Releases New Guidance On EUDR | Canada Approves Surtax Remission For U.S.

The Louisville Slugger, the iconic bat used by players from the big leagues down to little league, is made out of what kind of wood?

Answer: The bats are made of white ash and hard maple from northern Pennsylvania.

PHOTO © LOUISVILLE SLUGGER MUSEUM & FACTORY

DHA member les boisés La Fleur recently commented on the challenges facing veneer manufacturers in Canada. After U.S. threats of tariffs and subsequent pauses, ironically, the only tariffs on the U.S.-Canadian wood products trade were imposed by Canada. "We look a little stupid," said the Québec manufacturer who is paying for Canada's counter-tariffs.

PHOTO © LES BOISÉS LA FLEUR

Last year, Vietnam exported more than $9 billion of wood products to the U.S., about 40% of all U.S. wood products imports. Wood products are a top contributor to Vietnam's trade surplus. In contrast, Vietnam imports only about $323 million of U.S. timber each year, $300 million of which is in raw materials like oak and ash. These are processed into finished goods and re-exported, often back to the U.S.