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U.S. Customs has begun a formal investigation of another U.S. importer of wooden cabinets and vanities from China, after finding "reasonable suspicion" that the importer evaded antidumping and countervailing duties.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue XIII: Plywood & Wood Flooring Coalitions Oppose Ending Tariffs On China | DHA Adds Second AIA-Approved Continuing Education Course | Federal Court Kills "Critical Habitat" Flexibility | Vietnam's Exports Slow In June | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Flooring Tumble

In May, the U.S. Trade Representative notified DHA that the Biden administration was considering ending some Section 301 tariffs, including the 25% tariffs on imports of hardwood plywood and multilayered wood flooring from China. Broader review of the tariffs on China is required by law after four years, but the Biden administration is also considering removing some tariffs to reduce inflation.

Where and what is the largest known living organism in the world?

Answer: Pando in Utah. At first glance, visitors may mistake it for a forest of many trees, but it's actually a clonal colony of an individual male quaking aspen—a single living organism.

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U.S. imports of hardwood flooring slowed in April, down 29% from strong performance in March. Imports from most countries fell, with imports from Indonesia and Malaysia down by more than 33% and China and Brazil down by 20%. Total imports, however, are still up 11% year-to-date, and imports from Indonesia are tracking at more than double last year's.

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