EO 14223
Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products
Economy & TradeNational Security
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Summary
This executive order directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate whether imports of timber, lumber, and wood derivative products threaten U.S. national security under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The investigation must be completed within 270 days and include recommendations on potential tariffs, quotas, export controls, or domestic production incentives.
Key Points
- 1Initiates a formal national security investigation into timber, lumber, and derivative wood product imports using Trade Expansion Act authority
- 2Requires the Secretary of Commerce to assess domestic production capacity, foreign subsidies, trade practices, and feasibility of increasing domestic output
- 3Secretary of Defense and other relevant agencies must be consulted during the investigation
- 4Final report due within 270 days must include findings on national security threats and recommendations for potential trade measures or domestic investment strategies
- 5Order cites claims that the domestic softwood lumber industry has capacity to supply 95% of U.S. consumption and notes the military's annual $10 billion construction spending
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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