The US Commerce Department set preliminary antidumping duties on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
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US Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs
The US Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose sweeping global tariffs, Reuters reported.
US Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Countervailing Duties on Hardwood Plywood From China, Indonesia, and Vietnam
The US announced preliminary countervailing duties ranging from 2.40% to 128.66% on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Wiley Rein said.
US Delays Tariff Increases on Upholstered Furniture, Cabinets, and Vanities
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Industry Stakeholders Discuss State of the USMCA at USTR Hearing
Industry groups at a USTR hearing urged targeted USMCA updates, citing concerns over transshipment, weak rules of origin, and tariff circumvention, according to Holland & Knight.
BC Timber Sales Faces Headwinds Amid Softwood Tariffs and Curtailments
A BC Timber Sales manager warned of potential difficulty selling timber as mills face new US tariffs and weak demand, MyKootenayNow reported.
US Imposes Section 232 Tariffs on Softwood Lumber and Wood Products
President Trump imposed new tariffs on softwood lumber, timber, and other wood product imports following a Section 232 investigation.
Canada Drops Two Legal Challenges to US Antidumping Duties
Canada dropped two long-standing appeals of US softwood lumber duties, while still pursuing six other challenges.
US Dept. of Commerce Revises New Duties for Softwood Lumber Products From Canada
The US Department of Commerce has revised two antidumping duty rates for imports of certain softwood lumber products from Canada, effective September 11.