Federal Register, Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products, Executive Order 14223, March 1, 2025
Aims to set the stage for a more reliable domestic supply chain of timber-related products and reduce reliance on foreign imports. Initiates a major report on the impact of U.S. dependence on lumber imports on national security.
From the Order:
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 essential to the national security, economic strength, and industrial resilience of the United States. This industry plays a vital role in key downstream civilian industries, including construction. The United States faces significant vulnerabilities in the wood supply chain from imported timber, lumber, and their derivative products being dumped onto the United States market.