Heidi Brock, President and CEO, American Forest & Paper Association, has released the following statement in response to US-Canada trade discussions. She said, “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.”
She concluded, “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.”
