NEWS

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative requested country-by-country comments from industry experts to assist the agency in reviewing and identifying any unfair trade practices by other countries. In response, DHA has filed comments on non-reciprocal trade relationships and tariffs. DHA highlighted that our members have been harmed by unfair trade practices engaged in by countries throughout the world, particularly Asia.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue V: Wood Products Industry Declared Critical To National Security | New Tariffs On Canada & Mexico Delayed | Executive Order Increases Timber Harvest

What is the most dangerous invasive species decimating hardwoods across North America today and how many hardwoods has it killed?

Answer: The emerald ash borer has killed tens of millions of trees across 30 states and continues to spread across North America.

PHOTO © MICHAEL HUNTER

Angi’s 2024 State of Home Spending Report revealed that 93% of all homeowners are planning home improvement projects this year, even though total spending on home projects fell by 12% last year. As interest rates remain high and housing inventory scarce, 67% of homeowners said that they would rather renovate their current homes than move.

In 2024, the value of U.S. hardwood plywood imports rose by 13% as volume grew by 3%. Most imports came from Indonesia, whose volume was up by 21% and value by 19%. The next largest source was Vietnam, whose volume increased by nearly 50% and value by 34%.

Read more: U.S. Imports of Hardwood Plywood Goods (excluding hardwood flooring) →