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This week, President Trump announced his plan for reciprocal tariffs. Many wood products, which are covered by upcoming 232 decisions and listed in Annex II, are exempt from the reciprocal tariffs announced. DHA had already provided input to the administration through the U.S. Trade Representative's Office about the challenges resulting from unfair trade practices in Asia and from illegal imports of Russian wood. We will continue to advocate for our members and our industry.

President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate how imports of wood products affect national security. DHA provided expert insights, highlighting the negative impact of unfair trade practices from China and other countries in Asia on our members and how unfair trade practices weaken our industry.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue VII: DHA Advises On How Wood Product Imports Affect National Security | Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs | Endangered Species Act May Be Amended | U.S.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue VI: DHA Comments On Non-Reciprocal Trade Relationships & Tariffs | DHA Supports Sanctions On Russian Wood Products | EU Announces Retaliatory Tariffs | EPA Announces 31 Deregulatory Actions | EPA Will Rewrite WOTUS Rules |

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