Exec. Order Signed Addressing Security Threat From Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on March 1, 2025 launching an investigation into how imports of timber, lumber and their derivative products threaten America’s national security and economic stability.
According to The White House, order highlights include:
- The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
- This investigation will assess the national security risks arising from the United States’ increasing dependence on imported timber, lumber, and derivative products like paper, furniture, and cabinetry, and the potential need for trade remedies to safeguard domestic industry.
- The investigation will culminate in a report identifying vulnerabilities in the lumber supply chain and providing recommendations to enhance the resilience of America’s domestic wood products industry.