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The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to reinstate higher anti-subsidy duties on some imports of Canadian softwood lumber. This change is opposed by Canadian public and private interests and must be approved by the U.S. Court of International Trade. The National Association of Home Builders urged the Biden administration to remove import tariffs on Canadian lumber.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIV, Issue IV: New Commerce Secretary Vows "Aggressive" Action On China | China Cuts Tariffs On Timber | NAHB Announces Top Trends For Home Buyers | Emergency Relief Package Includes $200M For Loggers | Rockler Donates $50,000 To Hardwood Forestry Fund

This year, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has donated $50,000 to the Hardwood Forestry Fund to support tree planting projects across the U.S. Since 2008, Rockler has donated more than $100,000 to help fund HFF reforestation projects in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and more.

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Leading the trend of what today's home buyers want: energy efficiency. Green certification and health and wellness also rank high.

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NAHB Now: NAHB Announces Top Sustainable and Green Building Trends and Features in Homes

China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council declared that tariffs have been reduced on certain products imported into China beginning January 1. More than 100 types of forest products are included. This action demonstrates the importance of the wood industry to China.

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