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AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers

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AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers

We encourage President Trump and his administration to continue working towards a fair and reciprocal trade relationship with the EU that fixes EUDR while improving other aspects…
What is Paperboard Packaging?

Update in Brief

What is Paperboard Packaging?

Paperboard is a strong, lightweight packaging material made from wood pulp or recycled paper pulp. Paperboard is used to package things like cereal and medicine boxes. 
American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Vital Tax Reform for U.S. Manufacturing

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American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Vital Tax Reform for U.S. Manufacturing

AF&PA applauds President Trump and leaders in Congress for delivering a strong tax package that will boost American manufacturing. Today’s action represents a resounding…
Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

Update in Brief

Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to rise by 5 cents. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, new rates will take effect July 13, 2025.

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AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers

July 14, 2025
AF&PA Appreciates U.S. Efforts to Address Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
We encourage President Trump and his administration to continue working towards a fair and reciprocal trade relationship with the EU that fixes EUDR while improving other aspects of trade for U.S. paper manufacturers.
International Trade
Business Impact

Update in Brief

What is Paperboard Packaging?

July 14, 2025
What is Paperboard Packaging?
Paperboard is a strong, lightweight packaging material made from wood pulp or recycled paper pulp. Paperboard is used to package things like cereal and medicine boxes. 
Packaging

Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Vital Tax Reform for U.S. Manufacturing

July 4, 2025
American Forest & Paper Association Applauds Vital Tax Reform for U.S. Manufacturing
AF&PA applauds President Trump and leaders in Congress for delivering a strong tax package that will boost American manufacturing. Today’s action represents a resounding victory and long-term business certainty for U.S. manufacturers.
Tax
Business Impact

Update in Brief

Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?

June 26, 2025
Why Are Postal Stamp Prices Going Up Again?
The cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp is set to rise by 5 cents. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, new rates will take effect July 13, 2025.
Business Impact
Postal
Paper

Press Release

LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program

June 23, 2025
LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program
AF&PA applauds Maine Governor Janet Mills and state lawmakers for advancing LD 1423, which makes much needed improvements to the state’s EPR policy. 
Product Stewardship
Recycling

Press Release

AF&PA Releases May 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 19, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in May compared to May 2024.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases May 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 19, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May decreased 7% compared to May 2024.
Statistics
Packaging
Paper

Press Release

Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony

June 11, 2025
Forest Products Industry Promotes Modernizing Clean Air Act Permitting Program in House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing Testimony
AF&PA and AWC applaud Congressional and EPA efforts to revise permitting issues that will allow industry to modernize facilities to reduce emissions and bolster American manufacturing competitiveness.
Regulatory Reform
Energy & Environment

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Industry Publishes Updated Voluntary Standard for Recycling Cardboard

May 29, 2025
AF&PA and FBA announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.” 
Recycling
Packaging

Press Release

AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

May 23, 2025
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April decreased 3% compared to April 2024. 
Statistics
Packaging
Paper
Products

Press Release

AF&PA Releases April 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

May 22, 2025
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7.6% in April compared to April 2024. 
Statistics
Packaging
Paper
Products

Press Release

AF&PA Details U.S. Paper Production and Capacity Trends

May 16, 2025
The 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey was released by AF&PA. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.
Statistics
Paper
Packaging