Article1 min read Feb 5, 2026Global Capacity Shifts Accelerate Amid Trade Policy VolatilityTariffs and closures are reshaping regional pulp and paper supply dynamics.
Article1 min read Oct 23, 2025Tariffs Drive Costs and Complexity Across U.S. Manufacturing Technology Sector, AMT Q3 Survey FindsAs trade policy continues to evolve, the U.S. manufacturing technology sector is feeling the sustained sting of tariffs – not just in higher costs, but in strategic drift.
Article2 min read Oct 9, 2025Cardboard Packaging Decline Flashes Warning for US GrowthA slump in demand for cardboard packaging is ringing alarm bells across the United States. Far more than just a shipping material, corrugated cardboard is a barometer of consumer activity and industrial health.
Article4 min read Sep 18, 2025Positive Reactions in Europe as New US Executive Order Appears to Remove Tariffs on Some Pulp ImportsThe US has updated the list of products that are exempt from reciprocal tariffs, adding three types of woodpulp, indicating that some pulp imports may now be tariff free.
Article5 min read Sep 15, 2025Trade Tensions Reshape the Global Pulp and Paper Industry in 2025Global trade tensions and evolving tariff policies continue reshaping the pulp and paper industry in 2025, creating significant operational challenges for mid-career professionals managing supply chains and strategic planning. New tariffs on Brazil and India, combined with existing trade barriers, are driving companies like Mercer International and RYAM to diversify suppliers and reassess pricing models. Mexico and Latin American producers emerge as key beneficiaries, while Swedish and EU exporters face ongoing market disruptions. For operations managers and R&D leads, success now requires real-time trade policy monitoring, flexible supplier networks, and integrated sustainability strategies to navigate price volatility and regulatory complexity.
Article1 min read Aug 12, 2025American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Initial US-EU Trade DealEU Deforestation Regulation continues to present a Non-Tariff Trade Barrier of Concern
Article1 min read May 1, 2025Kemira to Implement 5% Trade Surcharge in U.S. on May 1Kemira will implement a minimum 5% surcharge on all products and services sold in the United States starting May 1, 2025. This applies to all Packaging & Hygiene and Water Solutions customers.
Article1 min read Apr 10, 2025AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and MexicoThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico and related retaliatory measures:
Article4 min read Apr 3, 2025How Will Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Impact Pulp and Paper Professionals, and How Can They Respond?President Trump has stated that on April 2, he will implement reciprocal tariffs, which could significantly impact global trade dynamics.
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025AF&PA Congratulates U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson GreerAmerican Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement on Jamieson Greer's confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative.
Article1 min read Mar 5, 2025AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and MexicoAF&PA President Heidi Brock warns that new 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could severely disrupt North American forest products supply chains built over decades. The integrated cross-border manufacturing process, from wood chips to finished packaging, relies on strategic facility locations and specific Canadian fiber inputs for quality requirements. With over 925,000 U.S. jobs at stake in rural communities, industry leaders are engaging the Administration to highlight economic contributions and seek solutions that protect domestic pulp, paper, and packaging operations while addressing border security concerns.
Article1 min read Feb 6, 2025AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and CanadaThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico:
