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The Missouri General Assembly has introduced legislation to "combat misleading or deceptive practices related to the wood industry." The act says that only products derived from wood can be advertised or marketed as "wood." The Missouri Forest Products Association stated that the law is a victory for the "forest products industry in the state of Missouri and most importantly, consumers."

DHA and allied organizations sent a letter to Congress advocating for the Disaster Reforestation Act. The act would allow landowners to deduct the true value of timber destroyed by disasters. This long-overdue policy would allow private landowners to replant, recover, and continue stewarding U.S. working forests—the forests that support rural jobs, provide critical environmental benefits, and form the backbone of the U.S. timber supply chain.

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On April 16, Canada issued a remission order on some tariffs imposed on U.S. goods. The remission order, which means that importers will not have to pay those tariffs, is for plywood and veneer inputs imported from the U.S. that are used in the manufacture or processing of plywood and other products in Canada until October 16, 2025.

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The European Commission has released updated FAQs and guidance to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The goal is to cut administrative burdens on companies by 30% and streamline processes such as due diligence statement submissions. Key changes include allowing annual submissions, reusing existing statements for reimported goods, and enabling authorized representatives to manage submissions on behalf of companies or groups of companies.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue IX: Europe Releases New Guidance On EUDR | Canada Approves Surtax Remission For U.S.