Paper Tariffs — Will Commerce Be Swayed?

He is also concerned that without a united front opposing the CVDs, Commerce’s decision could be a gateway to similar fates for uncoated and specialty papers. “This kind of move ultimately hurts the American consumer, and that’s what we’re trying to prevent.”

Despite the seemingly regional impact of the CFS tariffs, such duties can have a domino effect on all paper. Bob Lindgren, president of the PIA of Southern California (PIASC), points to the global impact from the early 2006 mill strike in Finland.