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Why Knot Take A Stance And Stick Together

Why Knot Take A Stance And Stick Together The trade turmoil in the industry has been going on for a couple of months now, and I suspect it will continue for a couple more years. I’ve heard all kinds of feedback—from pro-USA to pro-Canada to neutral. As an association, the NHLA can’t make every member […]

Exports In A Turbulent World

Exports In A Turbulent World The American Hardwood Export Council used the opportunity presented by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention to hold a Board of Director’s meeting as well as a Strategic Planning Committee meeting.  While both meetings were attended by AHEC Board members and invited guests only, AHEC gave a presentation to a […]

WCMA Springs Into Action

WCMA Springs Into Action Last fall, the WCMA Board of Directors agreed to move our flagship event, the WCMA Conference and Plant Tour event, to the spring. We are looking forward to welcoming members, Tech Partners, and others in the industry to WoodTech Connect 2025, May 20-22, in Williamsport, PA. We have lined up tours […]

Promoting Southern Cypress 

Promoting Southern Cypress In March, members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, gathered for the association’s 2025 Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis in Memphis, TN. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2025 Southern Regional Meeting. Attendees received an update on Cypress […]

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade

U.S. / Canada Hardwood Lumber Trade 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 remained […]

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us in D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard!

The Hardwood Federation Fly-In 2025: Join Us In D.C. And Make Your Voice Heard! The annual Hardwood Fly-In to D.C. is quickly approaching!  This year we will meet in Washington, D.C., from Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 to take our story to the Hill. Make your plans now to join us as we […]

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains

Why Knot Focus On NHLA’s True Value – Beyond Financial Gains I have a son who has been serving a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lima, Peru; he comes home on April 9th. I wish I had written him monthly letters as I have to you, but time […]

The Earth Month Effect: Tiny Seeds, Colossal Impact

The Earth Month Effect: Tiny Seeds, Colossal Impact Imagine what could be accomplished if we all put our efforts into the same goal for the entire month of April? How many students, educators and others could we reach, sharing the truth about trees, wood products, sustainable forestry, and their benefits for our collective future? And […]

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 […]