NEWS

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has published its preliminary report on the investigation into imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The preliminary report builds on USITC's recent determination that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This is good news for our industry.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XIV: USITC Releases Preliminary Report On Imported Hardwood Plywood | AHEC Launches Free EUDR Compliance Platform | DHA Promotes Using More Decorative Hardwoods In Homes | EU Lawmakers Reject EUDR's Country Risk System |

On July 7, President Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline for reciprocal tariffs to August 1. New rates were assigned in official letters, including 36% for Thailand and Cambodia. More recently, trade deals have been struck with Japan (15%) and Indonesia (19%). Indonesian products that contain a significant amount of content from other countries, particularly China, will face a higher rate of 40%.

On July 7, President Trump sent an initial batch of letters to other nations informing them of new tariff rates—but those tariffs won't go into effect until August 1. The administration will notify countries of the tariff rate they will pay to do business in the U.S., essentially setting aside efforts to broker trade deals with dozens of other nations.

Which rainforests are located in the U.S., and where are they?

Answer: The heart of the Southern Appalachian rainforest is located in southwestern Virginia and southwestern North Carolina, the Olympic is in the Pacific Northwest, and the Tongass is in southern Alaska. El Yunque, the only true tropical rainforest, is in Puerto Rico. 

PHOTO © Amy Li, U.S. Forest Service