Trump Expands Lumber Production
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Trump takes actions to increase lumber supplies and curb wood imports

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The president signed a directive for the Commerce Department to investigate the possible harms that lumber imports pose to national security.
The goal is to streamline the permitting process by salvaging more wood from forests and expand how much wood product can be offered for sale.
The order would also help prevent wildfires and improve the habitat for animals.