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On May 3, the European Commission published its much-anticipated simplification document for the EU Deforestation Regulation. Despite the best efforts of a united U.S. forest products industry, including the Hardwood Federation and  American Hardwood Export Council, minimal changes were made to the existing rule for the U.S. supply chain. Our primary concern, the definition of "plot of land," was not addressed.

DHA joined the Coalition for a Prosperous America to urge the House Judiciary Committee to schedule a markup of the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. The legislation is designed to strengthen enforcement of U.S. trade laws and help combat tariff evasion and customs fraud, including transshipment, undervaluation, and misclassification of imported goods. 

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIX, Issue X: DHA Annual Meeting Addresses Key Industry Issues | DHA Elects New Leadership | EUDR “Simplification” Fails To Simplify | U.S. Trade Court Strikes Down Replacement Tariffs | U.S.

Just how devastating was Hurricane Hugo for the timber industry?

Answer: Hurricane Hugo wreaked havoc on the timber industry. The loss was estimated at $1 billion. 

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In Arizona's Coconino National Forest, one of dozens of AI cameras detected something resembling smoke. Human analysts ruled out clouds or dust, then alerted the state's forest service and electric company. Thanks to early detection, firefighters arrived quickly and contained the fire before it grew past 7 acres.

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