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Targets Trade, Transportation, Paper-Options Safeguards and Regulatory Reform
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its top 2018 advocacy prioritiesthat include free and fair trade, transportation efficiencies, regulatory process reforms and government policies that respect market dynamics for paper-based products. The association will pursue them as it supports the pulp, paper, packaging and wood products industry’s ability to grow the economy and create American manufacturing jobs.
“Enactment of historic comprehensive tax reform sets a welcome stage for AF&PA to focus on key 2018 advocacy priorities that will further our industry’s ability boost the economy and create jobs and opportunity for all Americans,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. “Free and fair trade policy, efficient transportation measures, systemic regulatory process reforms and policies that respect market place competition and consumer choice for paper-based products rank high on our list. We are eager to continue working with the Administration and Congress and state governments to advance shared goals that will open the door for our companies to invest, innovate and compete at home and around the globe. With more than 900,000 employees in rural and urban communities across 45 states, we are one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the nationwith an ability to thrive with the support of forward-thinking public policy.”
AF&PA’s top advocacy priorities for the coming year:
Additionally, we believe China has violated its obligation under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and will disrupt international trade and the global market for recovered fiber by their import-limiting actions. Wewill continue to urge Chinese authorities to immediately engage with the U.S. and other WTO member states to address our concerns.
Additionally, we support legislative measures that help the United States Postal Service achieve long-term viability by realigning its outdated cost structure, encouraging new revenue resources and leveraging a unique infrastructure to meet the service needs of future customers. We will continue to follow Congressional action on postal reform and work with the Postal Regulatory Commission to ensure that mail is a preferred and competitive option in the marketplace.
AF&PA member companies continue to lead on sustainability performance. Our Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability initiative - one of the most extensive sets of sustainability goals for a U.S. manufacturing industry – remains a priority.
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