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Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024—unanimously. The bill will help fight international trade crimes by establishing a new task force within the Department of Justice dedicated to prosecuting trade fraud, duty evasion, transshipment, and other trade-related offenses.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XXIII: Trump Vows To Impose New Tariffs On Canada, Mexico & China | Hardwood Federation Evaluates New Tariff Policy | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Grow By 20%

The forest products industry is a critical part of the U.S. economy. How many jobs does the forest products industry support and what percent of GDP does it contribute?

The Notre Dame Cathedral's entire 800-year-old oak roof went up in flames in 2019. It has since been rebuilt by a unique group of skilled carpenters using traditional methods of oak framing and woodwork.

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Two major cabinetmakers, both operating under MasterBrand Cabinetry, plan to close their North Carolina manufacturing facilities next year. More than 270 employees will be laid off. Dura Supreme Cabinetry will close its Statesville facility in January. UltraCraft Cabinetry will close its Liberty plant later in 2025. MasterBrand acquired Dura Supreme and Bertch Cabinet earlier this year.

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