WASHINGTON – Does the U.S.’ reliance on imported lumber and timber constitute a threat to national security? That’s what the Trump Administration aims to find out through a new executive order. “The ...

Section 1. Policy. The wood products industry, composed of timber, lumber, and their derivative products (such as paper products, furniture, and cabinetry) is a critical manufacturing industry ...

On March 1, President Trump issued a pair of Executive Orders intended to address the impact of timber and lumber imports and to promote the domestic production of timber, lumber, and wood products.

On March 1, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to initiate a Section 232 investigation into imports of timber, lumber, and their ...

Section 1. Purpose. The production of timber, lumber, paper, bioenergy, and other wood products (timber production) is critical to our Nation’s well-being. Timber production is essential for crucial ...