AF&PA to Underscore Support for Free, Fair Trade in Administration and Congressional NAFTA Meetings

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement in strong support of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). AF&PA and member company leaders will meet with administration and Congressional offices on March 20 to advocate for free and fair trade policies that recognize the strong global position of the paper and wood products industry.

“NAFTA countries account for $9.6 billion or 45% of our industry’s pulp and paper exports, making them a vital industry market. As negotiators work to modernize NAFTA with Canada and Mexico, we support constructive changes that will ensure these markets remain open to our country’s exports and recognize the benefits of an interconnected supply chain. Maintaining open access for U.S. exports and a level playing field for U.S. companies, retaining the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism, implementing transparent and sound science-based regulatory practices and combatting illegal logging and associated trade remain our top priorities.

“The U.S. paper and wood products industry and its employees bring a long history of sustainable, innovative manufacturing practices to the table, not to mention a work ethic that is second to none. That’s a winning combination at play in communities across the nation and one that deserves every opportunity to grow and contribute to American manufacturing growth. Remaining in NAFTA and improving the agreement’s provisions will help strengthen this foundation and is a case we look forward to making to the administration and members of Congress.”
http://afandpa.org/media/news/2018/03/19/af-pa-to-underscore-support-for-free-fair-trade-in-administration-and-congressional-nafta-meetings

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