Statement by Heather Helm, Executive Vice President for Global Strategies, PCPC Urges U.S. and Canadian Officials to Resume Negotiations and Find a Path Forward

Last Updated: August 26, 2026

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Statement by Heather Helm, Executive Vice President for Global Strategies, PCPC Urges U.S. and Canadian Officials to Resume Negotiations and Find a Path Forward

WASHINGTON, D.C. - "The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) urges officials in the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table and work toward resolution of the growing trade dispute between the two countries. Today's announcement by Canada of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods underscores the need for renewed dialogue. Recent U.S. and Canadian tariff actions impact cosmetics and personal care products used by consumers every day.

"Canada is the largest export market for the U.S. cosmetics and personal care products industry, accounting for $4.2 billion in annual exports and more than one-quarter of all U.S. industry exports. The close commercial relationship between our two countries supports manufacturing, investment, and jobs across North America.

"Trade barriers risk disrupting the efficient and predictable movement of products across the border, creating uncertainty for integrated North American supply chains and potentially limiting consumer choice and access to everyday products. For decades, consumers and businesses in Canada and the U.S. have benefited from a strong and reliable bilateral trading relationship.

"PCPC encourages U.S. and Canadian officials to build on that longstanding partnership, resume constructive negotiations, and pursue a durable solution that restores certainty and keeps goods moving across our shared border."

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Personal Care Products Council Urges Continued Dialogue Between U.S. and Canadian Officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - "Members of the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) manufacture in 49 states, support more than 2.6 million American jobs, and export a record $15.8 billion in cosmetics and personal care products each year. The U.S. and Canadian cosmetics and personal care products industries are closely connected through integrated North American supply chains that support manufacturing, investment, and jobs. Consumers rely on these products as part of their daily routines.

"We are concerned that rising trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada could disrupt this highly integrated market and negatively affect businesses, workers, and consumers in both countries.

"We urge U.S. and Canadian officials to continue constructive dialogue and work toward a resolution that maintains the strong trading relationship between our two countries and provides greater certainty for businesses and consumers."

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Personal Care Products Council Statement on Section 338 Tariffs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - "The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) shares the Administration's objective to strengthen U.S.-based manufacturing, expand exports, and build resilient supply chains. Our industry's success is built on integrated North American supply chains which allow manufacturers to access essential inputs, produce competitively, and support American jobs.

"We are concerned about recent trade actions that could impact our industry's growth and global competitiveness and potentially result in unavailability of products, reduced quality, and higher prices for consumers on essential personal care products. Canada is one of the industry's most important trading partners, and the U.S. maintains a $1.9 billion trade surplus in finished cosmetic and personal care products with Canada.

"We urge policymakers to maintain an open, predictable trade environment that is essential to supporting innovation, investment, and growth across the North American cosmetics and personal care products industry."

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