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Mercer International (MERC): US–Canada Tariff Exposure, Government Contracts, and Risk

LOSERAVOID TIER
Price · Aug 28, 2026 close$0.39
Market cap$26M
52-wk range0.375–3.38

Why it’s on the map

Canadian pulp mills with a US listing — Canadian pulp into the US now faces 50%; Q2 net loss $76M; -88% YoY. Tariffs plausibly determine survival.

Government money & contracts

C$20M from Canada for Peace River.

Customers & commercial

Pulp buyers.

Catalysts

Solvency.

Risk

Wrong side of both governments.

Tariff durability

Loser.