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On March 13, the Canadian House of Commons and Senate approved legislation to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. All countries have now ratified the agreement and must prepare uniform regulations for new provisions in the agreement.

The detailed interactive map created by Johns Hopkins University tracks the spread of the coronavirus across the globe.

U.S.: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/us-map

World: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIII, Issue VI: China's Strategy: Destroy The American Cabinet Industry | Chinese Wood Flooring Duties May Be Revised | Vietnam Finewood Out Of Business? | Coronavirus Bill Passes | China On Path To Bounce Back | DHA To Delay June Annual Meeting To Fall 2020

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, National Wood Flooring Association, and Hardwood Manufacturers Association have also canceled or postponed upcoming meetings and conferences.

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act," on March 14 by a vote of 363 - 40. The bill provides paid leave in several categories as well as a number of tax credits.

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