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Trump confirms 25-35% tariff increase on Canadian imports; newsprint still not affected

Aug 1, 2025

NNA Alert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lynne Lance, executive director, lynne@nna.org

Yesterday, President Donald Trump confirmed the increase from 25 to 35% in the tariff on Canadian imports; however, the exemption for USMCA-compliant products will remain in force after the increase takes effect today. This means that at this time, newsprint from Canadian mills will still NOT be subject to tariffs as the new rate takes effect.

This action is in the context of negotiations between the U.S. and Canada, and the relationship remains strained due to the aggressive posture taken by the administration. So far, the response from Canada has been measured but the situation remains volatile, and NNA will advise immediately if any action that would impact newsprint prices is taken.

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Newsprint not affected by increase in US tariff on Canadian imports

This means that at this time, newsprint from Canadian mills will not be subject to tariffs when the new rate takes effect.

During fly-in, NNA members voice newspaper concerns with legislators and staff

Early June 2025, the NNA Public Policy Team joined NNA Executive Director Lynne Lance and Public Policy Manager Lisa McGraw along with postal strategist Rafe Morrisey and advisor on federal advertising issues Claudia James and her team from Cogent Strategies in Washington to discuss postal issues and other newspaper related concerns with various legislative staffers and members of Congress and the Senate.