The U.S. International Trade Commission determined April 1 that increased imports of quartz surface products, including countertops, represent a “substantial cause of serious injury” to domestic producers.

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the preliminary determination of a combined anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duty rate of 24.83% in the seventh annual review of unfairly traded Canadian softwood lumber imports into the United States. The review covers lumber imported in calendar year 2024.

A Canadian chair manufacturer launches a European website, secures a Dutch distribution partner, and heads to world's largest outdoor furniture trade show in Germany.

Tariffs and broader economic conditions were central themes throughout the convention, as attendees engaged in candid discussions about trade policy and the outlook for global markets. Despite some apprehension, participants expressed optimism rooted in the strength of industry relationships and IWPA’s leadership.

MillerKnoll expects the Middle East conflict to disrupt its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 performance, causing an estimated $8 million to $9 million impact due to limited shipments and higher logistics costs.

WASHINGTON — Judge Richard Eaton of the Court of International Trade afternoon issued an order Wednesday, March 4, that made clear that all importers of record, not just those who have sued, should be entitled to refunds of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs collected. Equally important, his order clarifies that all decisions regarding refunds of IEEPA tariffs will be made by a single judge — Judge Eaton himself, which, theoretically, should help expedite refund decisions.  

The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated 2026 administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duties on 2025 imports of Canadian softwood lumber, Chinese hardwood plywood, and Chinese wooden bedroom furniture, with final results expected by January 31, 2027.

U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced a bill to exclude homebuilding materials from Donald Trump’s tariffs that the senators say will help lower home construction costs.

On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of hardwood and decorative plywood from the People’s Republic of China (China), Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.