Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products

President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14223 to address national security concerns related to the import of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. The order mandates an investigation by the Secretary of Commerce into whether these imports, potentially supported by unfair foreign subsidies, threaten U.S. national security by undermining the domestic wood products industry. The investigation could lead to recommendations for tariffs or other trade measures, aiming to bolster domestic production and secure supply chains, which may have significant economic and political implications, particularly in trade relations and domestic industry support.