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Why a Reliable Pulpwood Supply Supports American Paper Manufacturing

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Why a Reliable Pulpwood Supply Supports American Paper Manufacturing

Learn how pulpwood supports U.S. paper manufacturing, why local wood supplies matter and how renewable fuel policies could affect American mills.
AF&PA Statement on Litigation Challenging California’s SB 54

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AF&PA Statement on Litigation Challenging California’s SB 54

AF&PA issued a statement latest development in CLFP v. Bonta litigation which seeks to add challenges related to California’s SB 54. California should recognize paper’s strong…
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose SEC’s Regulation E-Delivery

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Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose SEC’s Regulation E-Delivery

Over 100,000 Americans filed comments in opposition to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed Regulation E-Delivery
U.S. Tissue Supply Remains Strong Amid Recent Tariff Updates

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U.S. Tissue Supply Remains Strong Amid Recent Tariff Updates

Toilet paper and other tissue products are not subject to the 50% tariff on Canadian goods coming into the United States.

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AF&PA Releases April 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 2, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April increased 5.5% compared to April 2025. They were up 4.8% when compared to the same 4 months of 2025.
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Packaging

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AF&PA Releases 66th Annual Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey

May 29, 2026
Statistics

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Joint Statement from the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Longview Tragedy

May 29, 2026
Joint Statement from the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Longview Tragedy
The following statement was issued by representatives of the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association.

Recycling Q&A

Can You Recycle Shredded Paper?

May 18, 2026
Can You Recycle Shredded Paper?
Yes, shredded paper can be recycled. Follow local rules. Paper mills can recycle shredded paper.
Recycling
Paper

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AF&PA Testifies on Section 301 Investigation into Structural Excess Capacity

May 7, 2026
AF&PA Testifies on Section 301 Investigation into Structural Excess Capacity
AF&PA testified before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in support of its Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity and other non‑market practices that can distort global paper manufacturing markets. 
International Trade
Business Impact

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AF&PA Statement on the EU’s EUDR Review: No Fixes, More Risk

May 4, 2026
AF&PA Statement on the EU’s EUDR Review: No Fixes, More Risk
The EU had a clear opportunity in this review to make EUDR workable and to honor its 2025 trade framework commitment to avoid undue harm to U.S. manufacturers. It chose not to. We urge the U.S. government to respond with urgency and hold the EU accountable to its commitments for reciprocal, fair and balanced trade.
International Trade
Business Impact

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AF&PA Opposes Amendments to New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act

May 4, 2026
AF&PA Opposes Amendments to New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
AF&PA has opposed PRRIA from the outset, and the proposed amendments only worsen the bill’s fundamental flaws. The legislation continues to raise serious affordability concerns for New York families and businesses without delivering meaningful paper recycling benefits.
EPR
Recycling

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International Forest Product Associations Call for Targeted EUDR Simplifications Ahead of European Commission Review

May 1, 2026
International Forest Product Associations Call for Targeted EUDR Simplifications Ahead of European Commission Review
The associations warned that recent EUDR amendments benefit only EU based operators, placing unnecessary burdens on low risk, non EU supply chains. 
Business Impact
International Trade

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AF&PA Welcomes House Passage of the Farm Bill

April 30, 2026
AF&PA Welcomes House Passage of the Farm Bill
AF&PA commends the House for advancing a bipartisan Farm Bill and the leadership of House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, as well as the work of lawmakers to move this important legislation forward. The Farm Bill plays a central role in supporting forest conservation, rural economies and a reliable fiber supply for U.S. manufacturing.
Biomass Energy
Energy & Environment

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RFS Proposals That Incentivize Whole Trees for Energy Threaten U.S. Pulp and Paper Mill Jobs

April 28, 2026
RFS Proposals That Incentivize Whole Trees for Energy Threaten U.S. Pulp and Paper Mill Jobs
AF&PA opposes proposals to expand Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) incentives to include whole trees, pulpwood and other woody biomass.
Biomass Energy

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AF&PA Releases Q1 2026 Boxboard Quarterly Report

April 24, 2026
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 2% compared to Q1 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 85.7%, down 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.
Statistics
Packaging

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AF&PA Releases Q1 2026 Containerboard Quarterly Report

April 24, 2026
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q1 2026 decreased 8% compared to the same quarter in 2025 in line with similar reductions in capacity. Operating rates remained essentially flat (-0.1 points) over the same period.
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Packaging