Coated Paper Controversy: Paper Case Cuts Both Ways
In a subsequent interview, Prusa explained to me that downstream job loss resulting from protectionist tariffs is usually somewhat less than the 10 to 20 times cited by APP, but occasionally the lost jobs are even greater. He also pointed out that he does not consider related job losses; i.e., when a mill closes, very often the entire town suffers, and job losses far exceed those lost in the mill. Still, if more jobs are lost than are saved by tariffs, even if only one or two times as many, it can hardly be a good thing.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
