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On October 31, DHA provided official comments and analysis to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for use in the USTR's 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. DHA highlighted how the flood of illegally dumped and subsidized imports from Asia now dominates 80% of the U.S. hardwood plywood market and how this has decimated U.S. manufacturers and workers.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XXI: DHA Documents Asia's Illegal Trade Practices In Comments To USTR | DHA Emphasizes Integrated U.S.-Canada Manufacturing In Comments On USMCA | EU Ambassadors Rebel Against Commission's Plans For EUDR | USFS Restarts Overhaul Of PacNW Forest Policy |

Where are tree seeds stored, frozen, in a vault, in case of a catastrophic disaster?

Answer: Seeds are stored in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. 

PHOTO © FRODE RAMONE

IKEA, the world’s largest home furnishings retailer, plans to increase its U.S. manufacturing after President Trump levied tariffs on imports of furniture and kitchen cabinets. IKEA sold about $5.5 billion in home furnishings in the U.S. last year, but produces only about 15% of those products in the U.S.

PHOTO © IKEA

We regret to inform you that Terry Ostrander passed away on September 23 at the age of 63. Terry had a successful career in our industry, including nearly two decades as a sales manager at DHA member Timber Products. His work was always about more than just business — it was about relationships. Whether with colleagues or customers, Terry's generosity, kindness, and genuine interest in others left a lasting impression.