Addressing The Threat To National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber

The review will determine whether reliance on imported wood products threatens U.S. security and industrial resilience. It could support future tariffs, export controls, production incentives, investments, or permitting reforms.

What the order does ​

• Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate wood-product imports under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
• Requires analysis of domestic demand and capacity, foreign supply chains, subsidies, predatory trade practices, and existing trade policies.
• Directs the Department of Commerce to consult with the Department of Defense and other relevant agencies on national security risks.
• Requires a report to the President within 270 days with findings and policy recommendations.

Who it affects ​

• U.S. timber, lumber, paper, furniture, cabinetry, and construction businesses.
• Foreign producers and exporters of timber, lumber, and related wood products.
• Military and civilian buyers that rely on wood products and building materials.