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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 20.07% on Canadian softwood lumber imports for 2023, following a review of unfair trade practices.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) expressed concern about the impact of new 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico, announced by President Donald Trump. AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock highlighted that these tariffs could disrupt the complex, cross-border supply chains crucial to the pulp and paper industry.

Domtar's Nekoosa mill has launched a new on-site precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant in collaboration with Omya, addressing supply chain challenges caused by a 2020 regional PCC plant closure.

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has signed an agreement to acquire Buckman, a family-owned leader in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes.

Haber has appointed Ms. Nilanjana Bhattacharyya as Vice President of Growth and Customer Success for Digital Products & Solutions.

India's paper industry, ranked 15th globally, is growing rapidly with a demand of 23 million tonnes and a capacity of 25 million tonnes.

Irving Paper in Saint John, New Brunswick, is permanently shutting down 50% of its operations, citing rising electricity rates.

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WCPML) saw its turnover drop to Rs. 2,427 Crores in FY 23-24, down from Rs. 2,605 Crores in the previous year, due to rising wood costs, lower paper prices, and a major Q3 breakdown at its Dandeli facility.

Koehler Paper has partnered with organic meal provider pack&satt to introduce a sustainable paper packaging solution for ready-to-eat meals.

Suzano, the world’s largest hardwood pulp producer, has announced price increases for its hardwood pulp effective March.