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Congress has jumped into the debate on Section 301 tariffs on China, working out differences between the House and Senate versions of the massive "China bill." The Senate version of the bill would require USTR to meet more specific criteria to exclude products, likely with set goals. Some sources predict that a final package will emerge from committee by July 4.

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Russia's forest products industry is facing a series of negative consequences caused by EU sanctions against the country. The Russian government is planning to provide subsidies and loans to help stabilize the industry.

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Although sales of kitchen cabinets increased by nearly 12% this April vs. one year ago, growth may be slowing. April sales were nearly 14% lower than sales in March.

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Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association: April 2022 Trend of Business Press Release

Decorative Hardwoods Association joined the Hardwood Federation and dozens of forest industry associations in highlighting and reinforcing the vital role of forestry in the survival and recovery of the northern long-eared bat. To see our comments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed endangered species listing, click on the resource link below.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue X: Kitchen Cabinet Sales Continue To Surge | DHA Fights To Add Hardwood Plywood, Veneer Into Build America Act | DHA Launches New, Free Continuing Education Program | White House May Cut China's Section 301 Tariffs | U.S. Investigates Wood Cabinets From Vietnam

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