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Despite the pandemic, China's wood-based panel industry quickly resumed production in 2020, increasing total output by 1%. A key driver: the increase in the production of plywood, which rose by 12% to 256 million cubic meters.

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Fordaq: China: 2020 output of wood-based panels

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued an affirmative determination that U.S. Cabinet Depot has been evading the antidumping and countervailing orders on wooden cabinets, vanities, and components from China. The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association said the decision is a huge win for the U.S. domestic industry. The case began with an anonymous tip.

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the America COMPETES Act to improve U.S. competitiveness with China. The legislation includes provisions from the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act that would make it quicker and easier for U.S. companies and agencies to counter circumvention and illegal subsidies. Coalitions that include several DHA plywood and engineered wood flooring member companies support the new trade rules.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue II: DHA Promotes Beauty Of Natural Wood, Highlights Top-Priority Policy Issues | U.S. Forest Service Announces New Wildfire Strategy | American White Oak Struggles To Regenerate | Vietnam's Wood Products Exports Reach Record High

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Which species of tree was planted in Europe in recent years—and may become the largest trees on the continent?

Answer: Redwood

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