AF&PA Statement on U.S.-Canada Trade Discussions
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to U.S.-Canada trade discussions:
“The U.S. pulp, paper, packaging and tissue supply chain is deeply integrated across North America. New counter-tariffs on U.S. goods, including pulp and paper products, risk adding uncertainty and cost for manufacturers, workers, customers and communities on both sides of the border.
“AF&PA supports trade policies that address unfair practices and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. At the same time, escalating tariff disputes between the U.S. and Canada will disrupt the cross-border supply chains that help mills and manufacturers invest, compete and deliver essential products people depend on every day.
We urge both governments to return to the negotiating table and work toward solutions that address legitimate trade concerns without undermining the North American manufacturing base or the long-standing partnerships that support jobs and economic activity throughout the region.