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s box manufacturers look ahead to the next four years, questions abound regarding the impact that a new presidential administration—and the regulations and legislation it may introduce—will have on domestic and international trade, the economy, wages, and issues of health and safety. As this feature was being developed, the Biden administration was
just days old. At this point, there are more unknowns than knowns. Plans and policies discussed on the campaign trail might never make it through the House and Senate. Priorities may need to shift as world events dictate. Not surprisingly, “It’s hard to know what the Biden administration will bring,” notes Eric Elgin, owner of Oklahoma Interpak.
But it is possible to make some educated guesses based on the recent history of Joe Biden’s political party, as well as his previous statements and actions. Mark Williams, president of Cauthorne Paper Co., believes, “The main issues that I expect will challenge all manufacturers under the Biden administration are higher taxes, regulatory issues, labor and employment issues, and trade.”
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