Asia Pulp & Paper disappointed in U.S. Coated Paper Duty decision
September 21st, 2010 | Posted in International Forestry News | 7 comments »
Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), the leading exporter of coated paper from China and Indonesia, received today the lowest combined antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) margin among Chinese exporters, but is still disappointed with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final AD/CVD margin. According to APP, the Commerce Department adopted questionable calculation methodologies in rendering its final determination; whereas more proper methodologies would have yielded little to no AD/CVD duties.
“While we are disappointed in today’s announcement of the final AD and CVD rates, we remain confident that the entire trade case will be thrown out at the conclusion of the International Trade Commission’s injury investigation in mid-October,” said Terry Hunley, Acting President, APP Americas.
“This is the second such investigation conducted in the last two years, both of which have involved exports of coated paper produced by APP,” Hunley noted. “The prior investigation was terminated by the U.S. government because APP’s imports of coated paper did not injure the U.S. industry. We believe we will secure a similar result in this case. In fact, this investigation has even less basis than the last one, since the U.S. industry itself has benefited from large, direct federal subsidies for its production of the pulp used to make paper.”
Source: Asia Pulp & Paper
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Quit importing paper! We are a self sufficient country when it comes to paper and our governments should not be allowing this to happen. Let;s look after our own before we look after others, especially when it comes to the chinese
That is a strange commment. Then maybe we should eat less rice and more potatoes, no tropical fruit, apples are good enough for me. Stop the import of all cheaper products period? Maybe just maybe stop shopping at Walmart. Do you look for the made in North America Label before you buy something? Does your TV say made in China?
The fact is that we are self sufficient when it comes to paper. Generally we supply our own paper. Where China comes into play is the fact they are starting to supply there own now, for themselves. It was a huge market for North America. We export more paper than we import.
Strange comment indead……..”especially when it comes to the chinese”. What is that supposed to mean? What is wrong with the Chinese?
think about it….. the more products we buy from other countries the fewer jobs we have due to plant closures. The fact that the Chinese and big company are undermining our way of life regarding wages is not acceptable…. at least not to me when I want to be able to have a job and provide for my family. We need our government to step in a slap duties on these imported products… unless you don’t mind continually keeping people from other countries working (and for nothing) while we here in Canada can only find minimum wage jobs to sell those imported goods. Think that’s going to pay your mortgage? Banks don’t care the country of origin, they still want their money for your $100,000 home mortgage. Come on guys, we are self sufficient in more things than just pulp and paper. Think out side of the box
Mother Trucker – I think its time you stepped out of your “Job Protectionist Box” and took a look around at the global picture. Trade plays a hugely significant role in the world economies. Canadian imports of Chinese goods raises the standard of living in China which in turn raises demand for further Canadian goods ( primarily raw products such as pulp and minerals). This increased demand for our goods raises commodity prices which is obviously good for Canada. So, you see, its not about your little overpaid job……there is a bigger picture here. Trade has been the driving economic force in the world ever since the merchant ships set sail from the Old World. And the thing with trade is, that it goes both ways.
Me- the fact that I trap and a guide for a living is not a “little overpaid job”. I work hard doing what I do and who are you to judge what my job pays me? Just because I read an excellent website regarding the goings on in forestry does not mean I am employed in that sector. Also, incase you wanted to know..all of my furs are not exported, there is enough demand for them locally and within North America. Thanks
I never suggested that everthing , including “your furs” must be exported, and frankly, I dont give a damn what you do for a living. Furthermore……I believe it was you “judging” the chinese for working for lower wages, thus impacting your way of life.