
Washington Scene June-July 2022
USTR Initiates Review Of Section 301 Tariffs On Imports From China The International Wood Products Association recently reported that the Office of the United States

USTR Initiates Review Of Section 301 Tariffs On Imports From China The International Wood Products Association recently reported that the Office of the United States

Peru–The Forest Stewarship Council (FSC) has blocked three Peruvian certificate holders and their FSC certification has been suspended because they were unable to verify the

Jordan McIlvain is vice president of Alan McIlvain Co., located in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. Alan McIlvain was founded in 1798 and now operates as a

Tropical Forest Products, with its head office here, recently announced its new premium Black Label™ brand of curated, certified-sustainable tropical hardwoods graded to the highest

Dubai, U.A.E. – In March, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) hosted 10 U.S. hardwood companies at its U.S. Pavilion at the Dubai WoodShow. Dubai

Nathan Jeppson is President, CEO and Chairman of Northwest Hardwoods, Inc., with its headquarters in Frisco, TX. Northwest Hardwoods is the only coast to coast

Lumber providers in the Lake States report that the hardwood lumber markets there are good. “Everything’s pretty good,” stated a lumberman in Wisconsin. “The hardwoods

Hardwood lumber representatives in the Northeast report that the market is doing well, although supply chain issues are still front and center for most. “The

At the recent Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention in Indianapolis, IN, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) Executive Director Michael Snow gave a detailed analysis of

Hardwood lumber sales in the Southeast remain strong, with some seeing the markedly increased pricing of the last few years starting to level off. However,

In 1983, Tim and Rhonda Kendrick could never have imagined the level of growth their little sawmill and logging operation would come to know. From

The hardwood markets on the West Coast are good with the exceptions that one source saw his sales cooling down (even though sales were positive)

Orlando, Florida–The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) recently returned here to the Orange County Convention Center for an in-person event,

Weather at the start of this year was perfect for logging conditions due to the cold and limited snow, noted some contacts. Log decks are

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania— To hear Brad Rehmeyer tell it, the history of Rehmeyer Wood Floors, which is located here, actually begins with cabinets. “I’m the founder,

It’s been a busy winter season, and contacts were in a more optimistic and positive state of mind in the hopes that 2022 will be

The economy is expected to grow by almost 4 percent in 2022, much higher than the 2.2 percent rate over the past 20 years. But

Biden Administration Issues Business Advisory On Doing Business In Myanmar The Office of the U.S. Trade Representatives and the Departments of State, Commerce, Labor, Treasury,

North America– North American lumber prices have continued to rise since Russia has invaded Ukraine. Since Vladimir Putin ordered troops to enter Ukraine, prices have

Mountain City, Tennessee—New River Hardwoods Inc., located here, recently retrofitted an idled 600 HP boiler using Hurst Boiler and Welding Co. Inc. located in Coolidge,

On October 1, 2021, the USA Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai welcomed guests after being postponed more than a year. The first World Expo held