U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer appeared on Fox Business this morning and mentioned that hardwoods are part of the trade deal with China.

Hardwood and forest products are mentioned at 1:56 of this clip addressing how "other areas of agriculture classified as manufacturing" will be used to get to the $50B/year of agricultural purchases that the President and Administration are seeking.

While the agreement has not yet been signed and details are still emerging there are indeed positive signs that the hardwood industry has been heard by the Administration and hardwoods are very much a part of the discussion. NHLA will continue to stay informed on these matters and will provide you further information as it becomes available.