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The Wall Street Journal reported that there will be no new tariffs imposed on the first days of the new administration. Instead, in an executive order, President Trump directed federal agencies to evaluate trade policies and economic relationships with China, Canada, and other countries. He also directed federal agencies to address U.S. trade deficits and confront what he called unfair trade and currency policies by other countries.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue I: Chinese Cabinets Rerouted To Evade Duties | Hardwood Federation Raises Concerns About Trade War | EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation | Court Rebukes U.S.

What is the largest U.S. national forest? Just how big is it?

Answer: Alaska’s Tongass National Forest is the largest U.S. national forest at 17 million acres.

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In a win for U.S. kitchen cabinet manufacturers, the U.S. Court of International Trade remanded in part and sustained in part the negative evasion determination by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Chinese cabinets transshipped through Malaysia. Now, U.S. Customs must revisit its determination and take into account evidence of evasion.

PHOTO © GLENN FAWCETT, USCBP

After a tense few days in late December, the administration signed a continuing resolution to fund the U.S. government through March 14 that included a one-year extension of the farm bill. A key component of the farm bill is the funding of export promotion programs, including the international marketing activities of the American Hardwood Export Council.

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