Paper Tariffs — Will Commerce Be Swayed?

Lindgren feels it is pointless to lobby the Commerce Department at this juncture, and believes the best chance for overturning the CVDs is to make members of Congress understand how deeply the printing industry will be impacted by the loss of competitive sources. In turn, Congress can impress this upon the Bush Administration and effect a change in the executive branch’s position. Suffice to say, there has been a level of disconnect on the executive/legislative front on broader matters this year, making prospects for a short-term about-face somewhat daunting.