- President Trump has signed an Executive Order directing an investigation into whether imports of timber, lumber and their derivatives threaten US national security, focusing on domestic production capabilities and foreign competition.
- The Secretary of Commerce will report the findings within 270 days, assessing the risks of import dependency and providing recommendations for potential tariffs, export controls and strategies to enhance domestic timber and lumber production.
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