Business Impact

The U.S. forest products industry relies on open access to key international markets, including Canada and Mexico, for exports and imports of essential forest products and raw materials.

To manufacture essential products, we rely on complex, cross-border supply chains that have been built around existing mill infrastructure for decades. AF&PA member company contributions to the value chain are reflected in green.

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our industry’s complex, cross-border supply chains.

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

We congratulate Mr. Greer on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Trade Representative.

We congratulate Mr. Lutnick on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. 

AF&PA issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico.

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock responds to the port strike suspension.

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock addresses concerns over toilet paper shortages, emphasizing U.S. supply chain stability amid the ongoing port strike.

AF&PA urges swift resolution to the ILA strike, warning of severe economic impact and risks to U.S. manufacturing and rural jobs.

We explain why United States Postal Service (USPS) postal rates went up and what higher postal rates mean for the paper industry.