NEWS

In response to China's unfair trade practices, the U.S. International Trade Commission, in a unanimous vote on March 24, issued antidumping and countervailing duties on wooden kitchen cabinets and vanities. Almost all Chinese manufacturers will have to pay combined AD/CVD of about 59%. The 301 duties of 35% will also apply. The order will remain in effect for a minimum of five years. Evasion, absorption, or circumvention of these duties is strictly illegal.

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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