China still a vital market for hardwood from United States

The American Hardwood Export Council is optimistic toward the Chinese market and committed to discovering more demand for sustainable products despite the headwinds resulting from trade tensions between the two countries.

As the largest export destination for US hardwood, China remains a crucial market for the US hardwood industry and the industry is committed to working with the China market, said Michael Snow, the council's executive director.

"American hardwood exports to China face many challenges, including tariffs, extreme weather and a general slowing of demand, but China remains the largest export market for American hardwood," said Snow.