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U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade

By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican HardwoodExport CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org Although softwood lumber often gets the headlines, the hardwood lumber trade between the United States and Canada is a vital industry, providing a consistent supply of valuable wood products. Canada was the largest export market for American hardwoods until it was overtaken in 2009 by China, but has […]

President Trump Wants Lumber Tariffs. Now What?

By Ashley Amidon,CAE Executive Director,International Wood Products AssociationAlexandria, VA(703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org As every reader of Import/Export Wood Purchasing News is acutely aware, President Trump has announced his intention to impose tariffs of around 25 percent to “timber, lumber and derivative products.” This is of course in addition to any country specific or global tariffs that […]

HMA Is Heading Back To The Volunteer State

HMA Is Heading Back To The Volunteer State If you were to ask an HMA member why they value belonging to our Association, you may notice a reoccurring answer: HMA’s signature events. And each year, HMA hosts two Regional Meetings and our National Conference and Expo. Keep reading for details on all three.  This month, […]

Elevate Your Career And Celebrate 40 Years Of Excellence At The 2025 NWFA Expo 

Elevate Your Career And Celebrate 40 Years Of Excellence At The 2025 NWFA Expo   The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary with the 2025 Wood Flooring Expo, taking place April 15-17 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event promises to be a landmark gathering […]

EU Commission Launches EUDR “Information System”, A Portal For Europeans To Begin Tracking Compliance

EU Commission Launches EUDR “Information System”, A Portal For Europeans To Begin Tracking Compliance The European Commission has just delivered on its platform for companies to provide EUDR data by launching the online “Information System.” This online portal allows companies to “indicate the exact origins of products and materials by drawing areas on a map, […]

Why Knot Point The Blame To Where It Really Belongs

Why Knot Point The Blame To Where It Really Belongs My heart goes out to all those impacted by the wildfires across Southern California. Many NHLA members, their businesses, and their homes have been affected by this tragedy, and our thoughts are with them during this challenging time. The wildfires have sparked widespread debate over […]

Responding To The California Wildfires

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council The first month of this year saw a dramatic increase in catastrophic wildfires in California. In the first eleven days of January, California experienced more than a hundred wildland fires with more than 38,000 acres burned. The Palisades and Eaton fires are now considered the second […]

APA Welcomes New Codes And Standards Director And Engineered Wood Specialists

APA – The Engineered Wood Association welcomes Matthew Hunter as the new director of codes and standards. Matthew Hunter Matthew will spearhead APA’s work advancing building codes and developing manufacturing and performance standards. Prior to joining APA, Matthew was the Northeast regional manager for the American Wood Council. He has also worked as a building […]

Another Busy Year For NAWLA

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) has hit the ground running with an exciting year ahead, including the return of the prestigious John J. Mulrooney Award, which will be presented at this year’s Traders Market. This award celebrates leaders who embody excellence in leadership, strategic thinking, integrity, and service to others — the same […]

The Future Is Under Construction. And It’s Framed With Wood.

JJ Carroll Redevelopment. Credit: MASS Design Grouphttps://rethinkwood.filecamp.com/s/d/pqR0RvJOWGUAuNJM Wood is by far the preferred structural material for construction in low-rise residential construction. In the United States, 93% of single-family homes are framed with dimensional lumber, as are up to 90% of apartment buildings of 4 stories or less. To provide a sense of scale, housing represents […]