By Ashley Amidon Executive Director,International Wood Products Association, Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org To many outside the association world, it might seem an odd time
Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June 18–20, 2025 By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican HardwoodExport CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org This June,
By Rose Braden,PresidentSoftwood ExportCouncil,Portland, ORwww.softwood.org With funding from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the Softwood Export Council
By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican HardwoodExport CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org Although softwood lumber often gets the headlines, the hardwood lumber trade between the United States and Canada is
By Ashley Amidon,CAE Executive Director,International Wood Products AssociationAlexandria, VA(703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org As every reader of Import/Export Wood Purchasing News is acutely aware, President Trump has
By Ashley Amidon Executive Director,International Wood Products Association Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org As we step into 2025, the international trade landscape is more dynamic
Joseph L. O’Donnell Director, Government & Public Affairs International Wood Products Association We made it, folks. We survived another extremely contentious election season. Instead of
By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican Hardwood Export CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and
Last year was the warmest on record, and 2024 is on pace to surpass it as global cities feel the heat. Due to the “urban
In May, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agriculture Service’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP)
In early September, the IWPA government affairs staff and I had the privilege of attending the first ever Wildlife and Environmental Crimes Summit hosted by
The short answer is “maybe”, but don’t count on it. In recent months there have been numerous calls to delay implementation of the EU Deforestation
Readers of Import/Export Wood Purchasing News know that IWPA has been hard at work for almost two years now partnering with key members of Congress
Trade missions are one of the most effective ways for U.S. suppliers to connect with buyers and improve their understanding of international markets. In 2023
Hopefully by this point all Import/Export Wood Purchasing News readers are familiar with IWPA’s Due Diligence Training courses. Created in 2015 by the industry for
Giles Tettey Nartey And Parti Create Furniture Inspired By Food And Fabric For the American Hardwood Export Council, Milan Design Week is a crucial date
There’s no denying 2023 was a challenging year for U.S. hardwood mills: production hit historically low levels and demand has declined both domestically and in
Association executives have a similar responsibility to members of Congress (although hopefully our opinion ratings are higher!); we have to both help lead based on
The award-winning podcast Words on Wood is returning for its fourth season. This season delves even deeper into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and
Years ago, compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was limited to a relatively small number
In challenging markets, effective promotion and communication is more vital than ever. The long-term strategy employed by the American Hardwood Export Council encompasses a diversified
