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On October 14, the Hardwood Federation sent a letter to Trump administration officials, making the case that U.S. hardwood companies should be included in any trade assistance programs involving agricultural industries that have been negatively impacted by trade and tariff policies. More than 430 hardwood mills, manufacturers, yards, logging companies, and suppliers signed the letter.

U.S. forest products associations urged the European Commission to "avoid a rushed process and take the time necessary to pursue simplification [of the EU Deforestation Regulation] with great care. An additional year provides a valuable opportunity for the Commission to engage in productive dialogue with forest owners and operators in highly forested, low-risk countries like the U.S. to understand implementation challenges and reduce unintended consequences."

On October 8, Kemp Harr of Floor Daily and Keith Christman, President of Decorative Hardwoods Association, discussed the difference between the reciprocal tariffs established under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Section 232 tariffs. They also discussed what DHA is doing to protect U.S. manufacturers from illegally dumped and subsidized imports of hardwood products, including flooring.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XX: Floor Daily Highlights DHA's Request To Add Hardwoods To Section 232 Tariffs | U.S.

Which bear won Katmai National Park and Preserve's Fat Bear Week?

Answer: The bear named 32 Chunk was officially crowned the fat bear champion. 

PHOTO © F. Jimenez, NPS