AF&PA Responded to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), expressed worry in a statement about President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican exports, as well as additional retaliatory actions.

Though it acknowledges the US administration's desire to defend the country's borders, the additional levies have the potential to severely disrupt the forestry industry's complex, cross-border supply chains. The huge mill infrastructure serves not only domestic customers, but also those from neighboring countries.

ALSO READ:

AF&PA Elected Mark Kowlzan as Board's New Chairman

AF&PA Honored Member Companies for Outstanding Sustainability Projects

The AF&PA highlighted that pulp and paper factories are strategically positioned throughout the United States. The complete production process consists of multiple stages that take place at several locations on both sides of the border. Certain raw materials must be sourced from Canada due to strict fiber quality requirements and transportation savings.

The forest products business in the United States employs around 925,000 people, the majority of whom work in rural areas. The country counts on Canada and Mexico as important trading partners. The Association urged continuing discussions between authorities to avoid long-term disruptions to US pulp, paper, and packaging production activities.