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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII: USTR Will Review USMCA, Requests Comments | DHA Advocates For Smarter Regulation | Risk Of Government Shutdown Grows | Administration Announces New Regulatory Agenda | Capital Testing Seeks Feedback On EU Formaldehyde Certification |

What are the 10 best U.S. national parks to visit to see gorgeous fall foliage?

Answer: The list starts with the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina.  

See the slideshow for the full list: The 10 Best National Parks in America for Fall Foliage →

Wood production, processing, and export is one of Vietnam's top industries. After the U.S. imposed reciprocal duties of 20% on imports from Vietnam and 40% on any imports involving illegal transshipment, and launched an investigation into Vietnam's wood and furniture imports, the country is reassessing its strategy. "These moves are creating prolonged uncertainty for the wood processing industry," said a representative of the Vietnam wood industry.

The American Hardwood Export Council analyzed the likelihood of EU retaliatory tariffs in its most recent Europe Market Report. On August 5, the EU announced that retaliatory tariffs on U.S. hardwoods would be delayed by six months. As of right now, no tariffs are levied on U.S. hardwood products; the full details are in AHEC's report.

Alabama landowners won a decisive victory in August, as a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service had overreached when it declared more than 39,000 acres a "critical habitat" for the black pine snake, without providing credible evidence. The ruling sets an important precedent that requires federal agencies to support critical habitat designations with rigorous science and economic impact assessments.

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