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On April 8, the U.S. suspended normal trade relations with Russia and banned Russian energy imports after President Biden signed both bills into law. The trade bill, which the Senate passed 100-0, also revokes Belarus' normal trade relations with the U.S.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue VII: TBD | DHA Advocates For Enforcement Of Lacey Act To Stop Illegal Wood | USFWS Proposes Endangered Status For Northern Long-Eared Bat | UK Adds Tariffs To Russian Wood Products | War In Ukraine Causes Confusion In Wood Supply Chain | 

What is the best wood to use for marine-grade plywood?

Answer:  Okoume.

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ohc.net:  What Is The Best Wood For Marine Grade Plywood?

The lines of container ships waiting outside Chinese ports continue to grow as recent COVID-19 outbreaks threaten to cause yet another wave of shocks to global supply. China is experiencing its biggest spike in COVID-19 infections since the initial outbreak in Wuhan in 2020.

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Vietnam has set an aggressive target: to reach $20 billion in total timber exports by 2025, an increase of more than $9 billion. By 2030, Vietnam expects to reach a total export value of timber and forest products of $25 billion.

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The Star: Vietnam targets US$20bil in timber exports by 2025