Hardwood Federation Petitions Trump for Help on Tariffs

A letter to the administration signed by hundreds of hardwood businesses wants federal support for their companies. The letter, written before the latest negotiations between the U.S. and China, requests fairer trade agreements and potential support if these are not put in place. “The undersigned US hardwood companies and organizations,” the letter reads, “representing the […]

$25 Million Hardwood Research Bill Introduced

Two U.S. House representatives have introduced a bill that would call on the Department of Agriculture to step up hardwood research. The Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act has just been introduced into the House of Representatives by congresspersons Tom Tiffany (WI) and Ann Kuster (NH). The bill would “bolster domestic industry efforts and […]