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The Department of Commerce extended the timeline to May 2 for its final decision in the circumvention case on hardwood plywood imported from Vietnam. The ruling, initially expected in March, appears to be delayed due to the large number and length of the briefs filed. Commerce released a preliminary finding of circumvention last July. Duties have been in place since then.

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Last week, the Department of Commerce issued affirmative determinations in the sunset review of both antidumping and countervailing duties on hardwood plywood and multilayered wood flooring from China. The two rulings represent critical steps in maintaining the duties for another five years and support the positions of the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood and the American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring. Both coalitions include DHA members. The U.S.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue VI: Court Upholds Section 301 Tariffs On China | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Plummet | U.S.

An early U.S. president had a home with "forest" in the title. Who was the president, what is the full name of the home, and where is it located?

Answer:  Thomas Jefferson’s second home “Poplar Forest” is located in Bedford County, Virginia. 

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Wikipedia: Poplar Forest

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Vietnam's exports of wood and wood products, including furniture, dropped by 34.8% in January and February vs. the same months last year. The decrease was driven by lower demand.

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Furniture Today: Vietnam’s wood, furniture exports plunge 34%

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