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Despite recent changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation by the European Commission, the majority of EU ambassadors are advocating that the European Commission delay enforcement of the EUDR for all companies, not just smaller businesses.

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On November 3, DHA responded to the USTR's request for input as it begins the process of updating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement. DHA emphasized the close integration of U.S. and Canadian manufacturers in our industry while identifying opportunities for Canada to increase its enforcement of trade laws to prevent dumped and subsidized products from China and other Asian countries from entering U.S. markets.

On October 31, DHA provided official comments and analysis to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for use in the USTR's 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. DHA highlighted how the flood of illegally dumped and subsidized imports from Asia now dominates 80% of the U.S. hardwood plywood market and how this has decimated U.S. manufacturers and workers.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XXI: DHA Documents Asia's Illegal Trade Practices In Comments To USTR | DHA Emphasizes Integrated U.S.-Canada Manufacturing In Comments On USMCA | EU Ambassadors Rebel Against Commission's Plans For EUDR | USFS Restarts Overhaul Of PacNW Forest Policy |

Where are tree seeds stored, frozen, in a vault, in case of a catastrophic disaster?

Answer: Seeds are stored in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. 

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