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American Hardwood Industry Strengthens Regional Ties at Dubai WoodShow 2025

At the recent opening of the 21st edition of the Dubai WoodShow at the Dubai World Trade Center, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, shared the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which reveals a notable eight percent growth in exports […]

Who’s Who in Import/Exports

Tropical Timberwoods Inc. Expands Global Presence In The Tropical Hardwood Shake And Shingle Industry Carlos Orta Tropical Timberwoods Inc. located in Miami Lakes, FL, is a leading import/export and wholesale supplier of high-quality, tropical hardwood roofing shake and shingles. Carlos Orta is the sales manager and owner of the company. Since its founding, Tropical Timberwoods […]

Thinking Strategically

By Ashley Amidon Executive Director,International Wood Products Association, Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org To many outside the association world, it might seem an odd time to roll out a new strategic plan. Our industry is, after all, in a time of profound uncertainty and upheaval, and with trade policy changing daily and sometimes hourly, it […]

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters

Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June 18–20, 2025 By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican HardwoodExport CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org This June, AHEC’s new exhibition, No.1 Common, lands in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities in design. Four visionary designers will be unveiling unique works at the festival’s Material […]

Softwood Export Council Releases New Lumber Grading, Wood In Architecture Videos

By Rose Braden,PresidentSoftwood ExportCouncil,Portland, ORwww.softwood.org With funding from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) recently released a series of videos aimed at introducing U.S. and international architects to the advantages of using U.S. softwoods in commercial and civic projects. The videos feature six […]

Newswires

AHC Hardwood Group Expands Sales Team Jason Pancheau AHC Hardwood Group, located in Atlanta, GA, announced the expansion of their sales team with the addition of three experienced professionals: Jason Pancheau, Chris White and Sue VanEss. Pancheau brings a rich background in high-end furniture craftsmanship. With more than eight years in the hardwood industry, he […]

Washington Report

Additional Pause On Tariffs For Both China And U.S. ahec.org At press time it was announced that there will be a 90 day pause in additional tariffs for both China and the United States, lowering the effective tariff rate on U.S. hardwood products going into China to 10 percent. The U.S. will also reduce its […]

EU Tariff Update: What It Means for U.S. Hardwood Exports

Trade Update Courtesy of AHEC The European Union has published its proposed response to U.S. tariffs—and the news is better than expected. Only about 10 percent of U.S. hardwood exports to the EU would be impacted by the 25 percent retaliatory tariff, down from earlier proposals. The tariffs are not set to begin until July […]

Let Lawmakers Hear From You Regarding Tariffs

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced the following on April 9: After the U.S. tariff increase on Chinese goods went into effect at midnight April 8, the Chinese Ministry of Finance State Council Tariff Commission has announced that they will be raising tariffs on all products coming into their country from the United States. […]

Lake States Business Trends

Sales Tick Up Throughout The Lake States Region Sources that were contacted in the Lake States region differed a bit as to how their sales were faring at the time of this writing. One source noted that his market is doing well and is up from six months ago. Another source mentioned that while he […]