The U.S. Commerce Department released a notice that they are implementing a 10% tariff on all timber and lumber imports and an additional 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets and furniture. They announced that imports of these materials and products pose a national security risk. The tariffs go into effect on Oct. 14. The tariffs on furniture products are expected to rise to 30% on Jan. 1, 2026. The kitchen cabinet levies are scheduled to double to 50% on the same date. Lumber America does not produce enough soft lumber to…
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Maine HBA Brings Real-World Training to State’s Future Builders
The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Maine has teamed up with Sanford Regional Technical Center to give high school students hands-on training in building homes so they can jumpstart careers in the skilled trades. Now in its seventh year, the program has completed five homes, with multiple others underway, and uses materials donated by industry partners while funding future builds through home sales. Students also receive significant support upon graduation, with over $40,000 awarded in scholarships and tools last year to help launch them into the workforce. Read More
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