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On Tuesday, May 9, at 1 pm ET, DHA will host an information session about the upcoming Hardwood Federation Congressional Fly-In. All DHA members are welcome. During the Congressional Fly-In on June 13, 14, and 15, Hardwood Federation members, including DHA leadership and members, will advocate for legislative priorities—like the farm bill—with members of Congress and their staff.

After increasing by 11% in 2022, U.S. imports of multilayered wood flooring through February are down by more than 27% in volume vs. the same period last year. The value of imports from nearly all countries declined, with one notable exception: the volume of imports from Vietnam remained the same. 

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Last year, U.S. imports of hardwood plywood grew by 12% in value to more than $2.1 billion. This year-to-date through February, total imports have declined by 66% in volume and 68% in value vs. the same period last year. U.S. imports from most countries are down, except for those from Canada and Ecuador.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue VII: Commerce Supports Continued Duties On China | Commerce Postpones Ruling In Vietnam Circumvention Case | AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT: Revised Legal Timber Due Diligence Standard | Commerce Rules On Cabinets From Malaysia & Vietnam | 

Which three countries are expanding their forests the most?

Answer:  China, Australia, and India, in that order.

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Science Focus: Top 10: countries with increasing forest areas