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American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade Deal

July 30, 2025

AF&PA appreciates the U.S. government’s engagement in securing an initial EU trade deal that will advance reciprocal, fair and balanced trade between our two economies. As non-tariff trade barrier negotiations continue, we urge the Administration to secure a U.S. exemption from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

International Trade

Business Impact

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q2 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

July 25, 2025

Total Boxboard production in Q2 remained essentially flat compared to Q2 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 87.6%, down 1.8 points from the same quarter last year.

Statistics

Press Release

AF&PA Releases Q2 2025 Containerboard Quarterly Report

July 25, 2025

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q2 decreased 5% compared to Q2 2024. It was down 3% when compared to the same 6 months of 2024.

Statistics

Recycling Q&A

Are Post-it Notes Recyclable?

July 21, 2025

Yes, post-it notes are recyclable by paper mills! It’s best to attach them to printer paper, mail, magazines, or other larger paper items and place them in your recycling bin

Recycling

Paper

Press Release

AF&PA June 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

July 17, 2025

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June increased 5% compared to June 2024. They were down 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2024.

Statistics

Press Release

AF&PA Releases June 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

July 16, 2025

According to the report, total printing-writing (P-W) paper shipments decreased 6% in June compared to June 2024.

Statistics

Paper

Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers

July 14, 2025

We encourage President Trump and his administration to continue working towards a fair and reciprocal trade relationship with the EU that fixes EUDR while improving other aspects of trade for U.S. paper manufacturers.

International Trade

Business Impact

Update in Brief

What is Paperboard Packaging?

July 14, 2025

Paperboard is a strong, lightweight packaging material made from wood pulp or recycled paper pulp. Paperboard is used to package things like cereal and medicine boxes.

Packaging

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Vital Tax Reform for U.S. Manufacturing

July 4, 2025

AF&PA applauds President Trump and leaders in Congress for delivering a strong tax package that will boost American manufacturing. Today’s action represents a resounding victory and long-term business certainty for U.S. manufacturers.

Tax

Business Impact

Update in Brief

Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

June 26, 2025

The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to rise by 5 cents. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, new rates will take effect July 13, 2025.

Business Impact

Postal

Paper