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President Trump Imposes Tariffs

President Trump Imposes Tariffs (Editor’s Note: As new information continues to be released from the Trump Administration, be advised of this important update from the Hardwood Federation (HF): On Thursday, January 30, President Trump announced to reporters that he would follow through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and […]

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 […]

West Coast Business Trends – March 2025

West Coast Business Trends Optimism Rises Despite West Coast Wildfires Across the West Coast sources that were contacted agreed that their sales have slowed down since they were last contacted. While a source from Southern California noted that with the shock of the recent wildfires his sales are understandably a bit slower. A source in […]

Ontario Business Trends – March 2025

Ontario Business Trends – March 2025 Wait-And-See Approach To Guide Government Regarding Tariffs 2025 kicked off with several challenges adding more concerns and stress to everyone in the hardwood industry, and the country at large. The swearing in of a new U.S. President in January, his threats to impose tariffs, the resignation of Prime Minister […]

Quebec Business Trends – March 2025

Quebec Business Trends – March 2025 Demand Remains Lumber Species Specific As Industry Awaits Potential Tariff Increases Moving into 2025, businesses are facing more and more challenges, making it even harder to stay in business or even make a profit. The threat of tariffs, an election in Canada, competition from other foreign markets, the rising […]

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 […]

 How Tariffs Impact The Home Building Industry

 How Tariffs Impact The Home Building Industry  (Editor’s Note: This was first published on www.nahb.org by the National Association of Home Builders.) Scarcity and an acute, sustained rise in building material costs — from softwood lumber to distribution transformers — are driving up the cost to construct homes and harming housing affordability. There are several […]

In Memoriam – March 2025

In Memoriam – James Devereaux It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Devereaux on February 2, 2025. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Jim was born to Wells and […]