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AF&PA Raises Concerns About Impact of Canadian Tariffs on North American Supply Chains

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AF&PA Raises Concerns About Impact of Canadian Tariffs on North American Supply Chains

AF&PA urges the Administration to ensure its trade approach targets unfair global practices while preserving the North American supply chains that support U.S. manufacturing,…
AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal

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AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal

The SEC's proposed Regulation E-Delivery would sideline paper communications millions rely on for critical financial information.
AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

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AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Vice President of Government Affairs Julie Landry released the following statement on a federal judge granting a preliminary…
How Wood Chips Become Paper

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How Wood Chips Become Paper

The chemical pulping process is commonly referred to as kraft pulping. The kraft pulping process uses 3 main chemical liquids called liquors — white, black and green — to turn…

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AF&PA Raises Concerns About Impact of Canadian Tariffs on North American Supply Chains

July 22, 2026
AF&PA Raises Concerns About Impact of Canadian Tariffs on North American Supply Chains
AF&PA urges the Administration to ensure its trade approach targets unfair global practices while preserving the North American supply chains that support U.S. manufacturing, jobs, investment and growth here at home.
International Trade
Business Impact

Press Release

AF&PA Releases June 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

July 17, 2026
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in June compared to June 2025. 
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases June 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

July 17, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June increased 2% compared to June 2025. 
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal

July 16, 2026
AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal
The SEC's proposed Regulation E-Delivery would sideline paper communications millions rely on for critical financial information.
Marketplace Sustainability
Paper Options
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

July 15, 2026
AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Vice President of Government Affairs Julie Landry released the following statement on a federal judge granting a preliminary injunction that blocks California from enforcing SB 343. 
Recycling
EPR

Industry Explainer

How Wood Chips Become Paper

July 7, 2026
How Wood Chips Become Paper
The chemical pulping process is commonly referred to as kraft pulping. The kraft pulping process uses 3 main chemical liquids called liquors — white, black and green — to turn wood chips into pulp. 
Pulp

Press Release

AF&PA Releases May 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 24, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May increased 12% compared to May 2025. They were up 6% when compared to the same 5 months of 2025.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases May 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 17, 2026
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in May compared to May 2025. 
Statistics
Paper

Update in Brief

Paper’s Evolving Role in American Life

June 15, 2026
Paper’s Evolving Role in American Life
For 250 years, the paper industry has evolved alongside America and adapted to meet the needs of Americans. 
Economic Impact

Press Release

AF&PA Releases April 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 2, 2026
According to the report, total year‑to‑date printing-writing paper shipments decreased 10% in April compared to April 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to March 2026.
Statistics
Paper

Press Release

AF&PA Releases April 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 2, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April increased 5.5% compared to April 2025. They were up 4.8% when compared to the same 4 months of 2025.
Statistics
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases 66th Annual Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey

May 29, 2026
Statistics